Wainstalls School
URN: 140107 • Halifax HX2 7TE
Overview
- Name
- Wainstalls School
- URN
- 140107
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PENNINE ALLIANCE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linda Waugh (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422244804
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wainstalls, Halifax HX2 7TE
Summary
Wainstalls School is a mixed primary academy located in Halifax, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 213 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is part of The Pennine Alliance Learning Trust (PALT) and is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. With a focus on British values, Wainstalls aims to provide a well-rounded education that encourages personal development and community engagement.
The curriculum at Wainstalls School includes a comprehensive range of subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for physical education and personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school employs a structured approach to phonics and early reading, using the Little Wandle programme to support literacy development.
Wainstalls School also prioritises the well-being of its students, offering various support services, including special educational needs provisions and a dedicated Kids Club. The school actively engages with families through events and initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong school community. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Wainstalls School includes a comprehensive range of subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for physical education and personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school employs a structured approach to phonics and early reading, using the Little Wandle programme to support literacy development.
Wainstalls School also prioritises the well-being of its students, offering various support services, including special educational needs provisions and a dedicated Kids Club. The school actively engages with families through events and initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to building a strong school community. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- The Pennine Alliance Learning Trust (PALT) (governance)
- Wainstalls School Local Governing Board (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Local Offer (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- PGL 2025 (calendar)
- Forthcoming Events (calendar)
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
- PENNINE ALLIANCE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 213
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 10.80
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 213 | 114 | 99 | 210 | 10.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 106 | 95 | 210 | 8.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 204 | 106 | 98 | 210 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 204 | 106 | 98 | 210 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 203 | 103 | 100 | 210 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 195 | 101 | 94 | 210 | 7.20 |
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