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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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