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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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