Siddal Primary School

URN: 138657 • Halifax HX3 9DL

Overview

Name
Siddal Primary School
URN
138657
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lucy Aaron (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01422354976
Website
Visit
Address
Backhold Lane, Halifax HX3 9DL

Summary

Siddal Primary School, located in Halifax, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrollment of 187 pupils, against a capacity of 236. The school is part of the Polaris Multi-Academy Trust and is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and challenging environment for all students. The school’s ethos emphasizes the importance of fostering a love for learning, encouraging children to explore their interests both inside and outside the classroom.

The curriculum at Siddal Primary is designed to be stimulating and creative, with a strong focus on literacy, particularly phonics, which is taught effectively from the start of Reception. The school prioritizes high expectations and provides additional support for pupils who may struggle with reading, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to succeed.

Siddal Primary values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, aiming to involve families in their children’s educational journey. The school encourages visits from prospective parents to experience its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to academic excellence firsthand.

Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
236
Pupils
187
Boys
95
Girls
92
FSM %
44.40
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 187 95 92 236 44.40
2024-09-11 195 104 91 236 41.30
2023-09-11 209 110 99 236 39.20
2022-09-11 209 110 99 236 39.20
2021-09-11 213 119 94 236 36.70
2020-09-11 218 113 105 236 29.40

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