Triangle CofE VC Primary School, Sowerby Bridge
Triangle CofE VC Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sowerby Bridge. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 9 schools in Sowerby Bridge with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Calderdale (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Triangle CofE VC Primary School in detail
Triangle CofE VC Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "This vision statement, deeply rooted in Christian theology, encapsulates who we are: a loving and caring school community where all are happy, valued and respected. It also captures what we want for our pupils - to be courageous in their academic and life choices; to be strong and resilient learners who don’t give up when things are challenging."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Triangle CofE VC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (72% in reading, 86% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Triangle CofE VC Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Triangle CofE VC Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Triangle CofE VC Primary School are Trinity Academy St Peter's (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School (0.8 miles, Good, 92% reading, 83% maths); Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 77% maths); and New Road Primary School (1 mile, Good, 53% reading, 53% maths).
Triangle CofE VC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Trinity Academy St Peter'sSt Mary's CofE (VC) J and I SchoolSacred Heart Catholic Voluntary AcademyNew Road Primary School
Who goes there
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 23 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) 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 Sowerby Bridge Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Triangle School, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 35 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Triangle CofE VC Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.7 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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Every pupil is known and valued as an individual at this welcoming, friendly school. The school's strong Christian values are at the heart of school life. Pupils thrive in an environment where they feel happy and are safe.
The school has high expectations of learning and social development for all pupils. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Relationships between staff and pupils are kind and respectful. The school encourages pupils to 'be the best they can be'. Pupils have an exceptionally positive approach to learning in and out of the classroom.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school provides high-quality training for staff in mathematics and reading. The curriculum is highly effective in these subjects. As a result, pupils are well prepared for future learning. In mathematics, teachers help pupils to remember key number facts and mathematical vocabulary. Pupils solve mathematical problems confidently. Pupils explain clearly how they have worked things out.
The school sees reading as the key to success and prioritises it accordingly. Teachers and leaders read to pupils every day. There is a wide range of high-quality books in the school library and in every classroom. Pupils enjoy a new poem every day. Pupil 'reading buddies' have phonics training. They help younger children learn to read. Children in Reception get off to a flying start in reading. Pupils in key stage 1 read with increasing confidence and fluency. There is a strong focus on helping everyone to keep up. Staff provide additional, and precisely focused, help for pupils who need it.
From Ofsted's January 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
15.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 72% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Nurseries
3 Corners is at Triangle CofE VC Primary School.
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Triangle CofE VC Primary School, with their latest published grades:
- Triangle House Private Day Nursery - Day nursery, under 0.1 milesOfsted, 21 March 2025: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Grass Roots Private Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.5 milesOfsted, 16 August 2021: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Grass Roots @ New Road - Pre-school, 1.0 milesOfsted, 22 February 2023: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Sowerby Bridge Day Nursery - Day nursery, 1.2 milesOfsted report card, 6 May 2026: Strong standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Hopscotch Tuel Lane Ltd - Day nursery, 1.4 milesOfsted, 28 November 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Triangle CofE VC Primary School is in Calderdale; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Will you get a place at Triangle CofE VC Primary School?
For 2026 entry it had 18 first choices for 19 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
187 pupils
210 places
23 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
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
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Ryburn Valley and Norland Primary planning area (Calderdale) will have 346 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
173
Total Pupils
77
Boys
96
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,891
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,389
Per pupil
£1056k
Total funding
£35k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
4.8%
Persistent absence
167
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
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Questions parents ask about Triangle CofE VC Primary School
What are SATs results like at Triangle CofE VC Primary School?
Of the pupils at Triangle CofE VC Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Triangle CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Triangle CofE VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2021 it was rated Requires Improvement.
Is it hard to get a place at Triangle CofE VC Primary School?
Triangle CofE VC Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Triangle CofE VC Primary School?
Classes at Triangle CofE VC Primary School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils.
How many pupils go to Triangle CofE VC Primary School?
Triangle CofE VC Primary School has around 173 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Triangle CofE VC Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Triangle CofE VC Primary School in 2024/25. 4.8% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near Triangle CofE VC Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Triangle CofE VC Primary School?
Triangle CofE VC Primary School is at Butterworth Lane, Triangle, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)