Lightcliffe CofE VA Primary School
URN: 107572 • Halifax HX3 8SH
Overview
- Name
- Lightcliffe CofE VA Primary School
- URN
- 107572
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Crv Woodbridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Wakefield Road, Halifax HX3 8SH
Summary
Lightcliffe CofE VA Primary School is a two-form entry primary school located in Halifax, Calderdale, with a history spanning over 150 years. As a Church of England school, it embraces seven core Christian values: friendship, forgiveness, respect, compassion, joy, hope, and courage. These values are integral to the school's ethos and guide the community in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils.
The school serves a mixed-gender population of 417 students, with a capacity of 420. Lightcliffe CofE Primary School aims to inspire pupils to thrive both academically and socially through a well-rounded curriculum and high-quality teaching. The school offers various extracurricular activities that enhance the educational experience and promote personal development.
Lightcliffe CofE Primary School is committed to being at the heart of the community, encouraging strong relationships among students, families, and staff. The school prioritises a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that each child is supported in their journey to flourish as individuals and as part of the school family.
The school serves a mixed-gender population of 417 students, with a capacity of 420. Lightcliffe CofE Primary School aims to inspire pupils to thrive both academically and socially through a well-rounded curriculum and high-quality teaching. The school offers various extracurricular activities that enhance the educational experience and promote personal development.
Lightcliffe CofE Primary School is committed to being at the heart of the community, encouraging strong relationships among students, families, and staff. The school prioritises a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that each child is supported in their journey to flourish as individuals and as part of the school family.
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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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 417
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 210
- FSM %
- 2.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 417 | 205 | 210 | 420 | 2.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 417 | 205 | 210 | 420 | 2.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 417 | 205 | 210 | 420 | 2.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 417 | 205 | 210 | 420 | 2.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 417 | 205 | 210 | 420 | 2.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 417 | 205 | 210 | 420 | 2.60 |
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