Withinfields Primary School, Halifax
Withinfields Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Halifax. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2021. That was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 28th-highest of the 42 schools in Halifax with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Calderdale (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Withinfields Primary School in detail
Withinfields Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Mrs Helen York, the headteacher, is always keen to personally show prospective parents around our school so that they can experience Withinfields during the school day."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Withinfields Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Withinfields Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Withinfields Primary School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 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 Withinfields Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Withinfields Primary School are Siddal Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 56% reading, 64% maths); Salterhebble Junior and Infant School (1 mile, Good, 83% reading, 79% maths); Trinity Academy St Chad's (1.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 85% maths); and All Saints' CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 87% maths).
Withinfields Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Siddal Primary SchoolSalterhebble Junior and Infant SchoolTrinity Academy St Chad'sAll Saints' CofE Primary School
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Withinfields Primary School (as of April 2026): 96% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).
Who goes there
1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 62 pupils (18.3%) received SEN support and 29 (8.6%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Withinfields Primary School had 22 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Halifax Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Law Lane Whitley Ln, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 50 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Withinfields Primary School issued 14 suspensions, 4.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Withinfields Primary School are Park Lane Academy (1.1 miles) and Brighouse High School (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Withinfields excels at supporting all pupils to succeed, particularly those with additional needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. The school has created a calm, friendly environment where pupils feel safe, respected and valued. Teachers provide excellent personalized support, and the school offers plenty of enriching activities to help pupils develop confidence and discover their talents.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities - staff are highly skilled at identifying needs and providing effective strategies and adaptations
- Strong inclusive culture where disadvantaged pupils achieve well and receive timely, effective interventions
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that is regularly reviewed, with particular success in early years and early writing
- High staff morale and positive leadership that prioritizes pupil wellbeing and creates a culture of respect and support
- Wide range of enrichment activities and extra-curricular clubs that help develop pupils' talents and raise their aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, pupils sometimes struggle to remember prior learning - the school is addressing this through ongoing curriculum development
- Some older pupils have not fully secured important foundational knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics - the school is providing targeted support
- Leaders sometimes lack clarity about how they know if their improvement actions are working, making analysis less detailed and insightful than it could be
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, visits to London, poetry competitions, talent shows, classroom monitor roles, school council activities
Withinfields Primary School is a welcoming primary school where most pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, achieve well and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education. The school has established a calm, purposeful environment with high expectations and strong inclusive practices.
At a Glance
27.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
91 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 66% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
22.9
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Withinfields Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Withinfields Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Withinfields Primary School is in Calderdale; for families living there:
Apply to Calderdale for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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
82%
Available places
313 pupils
382 places
69 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Halifax
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Halifax
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
26.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
338
Total Pupils
169
Boys
169
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,755
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,441
Per pupil
£1883k
Total funding
£124k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
13.8%
Persistent absence
269
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
Withinfields Primary School
Questions parents ask about Withinfields Primary School
What are SATs results like at Withinfields Primary School?
Of the pupils at Withinfields Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Withinfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Withinfields Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Withinfields Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Withinfields Primary 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 Withinfields Primary School?
Withinfields Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 382 places.
How big are the classes at Withinfields Primary School?
Classes at Withinfields Primary School average 25.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Withinfields Primary School?
Withinfields Primary School has around 338 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Withinfields Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Withinfields Primary School in 2024/25. 13.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Withinfields Primary School?
Apply through Calderdale's coordinated admissions process, naming Withinfields Primary 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 Withinfields Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Withinfields Primary School?
Withinfields Primary School is at Withinfields, Southowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9QJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)