VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Goodgraded 06/03/2024Ages 4–1170 pupilsChurch of England
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sowerby Bridge, within the Calderdale local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 70 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/03/2024, St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Sowerby Bridge can view St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/03/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence6.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals4.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sowerby Bridge
All schools in Sowerby Bridge →Triangle CofE VC Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miRipponden Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 0.9 miRiverbank Primary School1.1 miTrinity Academy St Peter'sGood · 1.2 miRyburn Valley High SchoolGood · 1.2 miRishworth School1.7 mi
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