Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
URN: 107497 • Halifax HX2 0QD
Overview
- Name
- Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 107497
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emmeline Ford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422434000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Albert Road, Halifax HX2 0QD
Summary
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a mixed community primary school located in Halifax, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 350 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school serves a diverse community, with 47.1% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all families.
The school aims to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from nursery through to Year 6. The curriculum encompasses a broad range of subjects, including core areas like reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as creative fields such as art, music, and physical education. The school also emphasizes the importance of emotional health and well-being, offering various support services for students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Ling Bob School prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and parental involvement. Regular communication through newsletters and updates ensures that families are engaged and informed about school activities and policies. The school's recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023 affirmed its 'good' status, highlighting its dedication to maintaining high educational standards.
The school aims to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from nursery through to Year 6. The curriculum encompasses a broad range of subjects, including core areas like reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as creative fields such as art, music, and physical education. The school also emphasizes the importance of emotional health and well-being, offering various support services for students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Ling Bob School prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community and parental involvement. Regular communication through newsletters and updates ensures that families are engaged and informed about school activities and policies. The school's recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023 affirmed its 'good' status, highlighting its dedication to maintaining high educational standards.
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- Child on Child Abuse (governance)
- Prevent (governance)
- Supporting Children with SEND (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Northowram Primary School (77.1)
- All Saints' CofE Primary School (73.9)
- The Greetland Academy (73.4)
- Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (72.6)
- Copley Primary School (72.2)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 350
- Boys
- 174
- Girls
- 176
- FSM %
- 47.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 350 | 174 | 176 | 315 | 47.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 185 | 167 | 315 | 49.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 346 | 182 | 164 | 315 | 52.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 346 | 182 | 164 | 315 | 52.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 352 | 176 | 176 | 315 | 49.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 359 | 182 | 177 | 315 | 44.80 |
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