Calder Valley Steiner School

URN: 137503 • Hebden Bridge HX7 5TF

Overview

Name
Calder Valley Steiner School
URN
137503
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
48.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Pippa Colebourne (since 2025) , Chair of the College of Teachers
Telephone
Website
Address
The St John's Centre, Hebden Bridge HX7 5TF

Summary

Calder Valley Steiner School, located in Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, is an independent school catering to children from birth to age 5. With a current enrolment of 33 pupils and a capacity of 60, the school offers a nurturing environment grounded in the Steiner-Waldorf educational philosophy. This approach emphasizes holistic development, balancing physical, emotional, and intellectual needs, allowing children to learn at their own pace.

The curriculum is designed to foster creativity, imagination, and outdoor exploration, with a focus on play-based learning. The school aims to support children in developing their strengths and resilience, preparing them for future educational challenges. Free nursery spaces are available for eligible children aged 3 and 4, with plans to extend this to 2-year-olds from April 2024.

Calder Valley Steiner School values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming families from various cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. The school promotes mutual respect and tolerance, creating a warm community atmosphere where children can thrive and grow into well-rounded individuals.

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Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
3 - 12
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
60
Pupils
33
Boys
19
Girls
14
FSM %
0.00
Open date
2011-09-12
Close date
2019-08-12
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 33 19 14 60 0.00
2024-09-11 33 19 14 60 0.00
2023-09-11 33 19 14 60 0.00
2022-09-11 33 19 14 60 0.00
2021-09-11 33 19 14 60 0.00
2020-09-11 33 19 14 60 0.00

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