Old Town Primary School
URN: 107524 • Hebden Bridge HX7 8RY
Overview
- Name
- Old Town Primary School
- URN
- 107524
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Buckley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Billy Lane, Hebden Bridge HX7 8RY
Summary
Old Town Primary School, located in Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, is a community school catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 78 pupils, with a capacity of 105. The school prides itself on its outstanding Ofsted rating achieved in November 2023, reflecting its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that meets the needs of its students and the local community. The school operates with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and fostering a supportive environment for all children.
The curriculum at Old Town Primary is designed to promote not only academic success but also the holistic development of pupils. The school encourages the development of confidence, compassion, and resilience, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their future roles in society. With a small class size, the school has a high success rate in both sporting and musical competitions, and it actively engages families in shaping the educational experience.
Community involvement is a core aspect of Old Town Primary's ethos. The school values partnerships with parents and guardians, maintaining an open-door policy for discussions and feedback. This collaborative approach fosters a strong sense of belonging, making the school feel like a family where everyone plays a vital role in supporting each child's learning journey.
The curriculum at Old Town Primary is designed to promote not only academic success but also the holistic development of pupils. The school encourages the development of confidence, compassion, and resilience, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their future roles in society. With a small class size, the school has a high success rate in both sporting and musical competitions, and it actively engages families in shaping the educational experience.
Community involvement is a core aspect of Old Town Primary's ethos. The school values partnerships with parents and guardians, maintaining an open-door policy for discussions and feedback. This collaborative approach fosters a strong sense of belonging, making the school feel like a family where everyone plays a vital role in supporting each child's learning journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School (61.4)
- Scout Road Academy (60.2)
- Stubbings Infant School (59.8)
- Central Street Infant and Nursery School (59.7)
- Riverside Junior School (58.3)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 78
- Boys
- 37
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 16.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 78 | 37 | 41 | 105 | 16.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 78 | 37 | 41 | 105 | 16.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 80 | 43 | 37 | 105 | 20.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 80 | 43 | 37 | 105 | 20.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 47 | 42 | 105 | 16.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 99 | 52 | 47 | 105 | 14.10 |
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