New Road Primary School
URN: 107518 • Sowerby Bridge HX6 1DY
Overview
- Name
- New Road Primary School
- URN
- 107518
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sharon Harwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422831351
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge HX6 1DY
Summary
New Road Primary School is a community school located in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, catering to a mixed-gender population of 174 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a positive environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its students, staff, and families. Emphasising the importance of physical activity, the school aims to create "Active Learners" who are engaged in both their academic and physical education.
The curriculum at New Road covers a broad range of subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside foundation subjects such as history, geography, and physical education. The school employs a structured approach to literacy and numeracy, ensuring that all pupils receive a well-rounded education tailored to their needs. Additional support is available through Pupil Premium and Catch Up funding, aimed at helping disadvantaged students achieve their potential.
New Road Primary School also values community involvement and offers various extracurricular activities, including a breakfast and after-school club. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through regular newsletters and events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. For more information, the school can be contacted via their website or phone.
The curriculum at New Road covers a broad range of subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside foundation subjects such as history, geography, and physical education. The school employs a structured approach to literacy and numeracy, ensuring that all pupils receive a well-rounded education tailored to their needs. Additional support is available through Pupil Premium and Catch Up funding, aimed at helping disadvantaged students achieve their potential.
New Road Primary School also values community involvement and offers various extracurricular activities, including a breakfast and after-school club. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through regular newsletters and events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. For more information, the school can be contacted via their website or phone.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- New Road >> (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Federation Information (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- St John's Primary School In Rishworth (63.6)
- Ripponden Junior and Infant School (62.8)
- Bolton Brow Primary Academy (60.7)
- St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School (59.8)
- Norland CE School (58.1)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 174
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 79
- FSM %
- 37.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 174 | 95 | 79 | 210 | 37.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 172 | 89 | 83 | 210 | 42.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 151 | 75 | 76 | 210 | 33.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 151 | 75 | 76 | 210 | 33.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 141 | 63 | 78 | 210 | 36.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 66 | 81 | 156 | 27.90 |
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