Northowram Primary School
URN: 107486 • Halifax HX3 7EF
Overview
- Name
- Northowram Primary School
- URN
- 107486
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Scardifield (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422202704
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Baxter Lane, Halifax HX3 7EF
Summary
Northowram Primary School is a community school located in Halifax, Calderdale, serving a mixed-gender population of 448 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education in a nurturing environment, guided by its vision of "Inspiring Success Beyond Expectation." The curriculum is designed to foster both academic and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on developing values such as kindness and respect.
The school offers a broad curriculum alongside extensive extracurricular activities, ensuring that students have opportunities for sporting achievements and creative expression. Facilities include a sensory room and a newly built pastoral space known as the 'Roundhouse,' which supports the school's commitment to pastoral care and well-being.
Northowram Primary actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school conducts regular tours for prospective families and hosts information evenings to facilitate a smooth transition for new students. The dedicated staff and supportive governing body work collaboratively to ensure a positive educational experience for all children.
The school offers a broad curriculum alongside extensive extracurricular activities, ensuring that students have opportunities for sporting achievements and creative expression. Facilities include a sensory room and a newly built pastoral space known as the 'Roundhouse,' which supports the school's commitment to pastoral care and well-being.
Northowram Primary actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school conducts regular tours for prospective families and hosts information evenings to facilitate a smooth transition for new students. The dedicated staff and supportive governing body work collaboratively to ensure a positive educational experience for all children.
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Nearby alternatives
- All Saints' CofE Primary School (73.9)
- The Greetland Academy (73.4)
- Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (72.6)
- Copley Primary School (72.2)
- Greetland Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 448
- Boys
- 233
- Girls
- 215
- FSM %
- 11.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 448 | 233 | 215 | 420 | 11.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 452 | 235 | 217 | 420 | 10.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 445 | 228 | 217 | 420 | 9.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 445 | 228 | 217 | 420 | 9.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 456 | 238 | 218 | 420 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 461 | 241 | 220 | 420 | 6.10 |
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