Todmorden CofE J, I & N School, Todmorden
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Todmorden. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 7 schools in Todmorden with published results, and 8,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Calderdale (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School in detail
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We would like to extend a warm welcome to Todmorden CE (A) J, I & N School, a Church school with a big heart and a welcoming community. Our school, in the centre of Todmorden, has been growing in success for over 180 years, since it first opened in 1845 and is very popular school with 240 pupils."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, yoga and orchestra.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Todmorden CofE J, I & N School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Todmorden CofE J, I & N School are St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths); Ferney Lee Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); Castle Hill Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); and Shade Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 84% reading, 88% maths).
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary AcademyFerney Lee Primary SchoolCastle Hill Primary SchoolShade Primary School
Who goes there
6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Asian (8%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (8%) received SEN support and 7 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Todmorden Rail Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
20 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Todmorden J&I Sch (adjacent), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Todmorden CofE J, I & N School issued 3 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2011 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
23.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 70% to 59% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
Newsletter 2.9.26
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Getting There
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
196 pupils
202 places
6 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Todmorden
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Todmorden
Across Calderdale council
Places available
2,848
Applications
1,863
Got 1st preference
96.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Calderdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
11.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
237
Total Pupils
117
Boys
120
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
26.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,641
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,691
Per pupil
£1283k
Total funding
£92k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1%
Overall absence
2.3%
Persistent absence
172
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
Questions parents ask about Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
What are SATs results like at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School?
Of the pupils at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Todmorden CofE J, I & N School's Ofsted rating?
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Todmorden CofE J, I & N School?
No fixed boundary. When Todmorden CofE J, I & N School is oversubscribed, Calderdale allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School?
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School?
Classes at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School average 27 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Todmorden CofE J, I & N School?
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School has around 237 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School?
3.1% of sessions were missed at Todmorden CofE J, I & N School in 2024/25. 2.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Todmorden CofE J, I & N School?
Apply through Calderdale's coordinated admissions process, naming Todmorden CofE J, I & N School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Todmorden CofE J, I & N School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Todmorden CofE J, I & N School?
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School is at Burnley Road, Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 7BS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)