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Lightcliffe C of E Primary School
Goodgraded 02/12/2021Ages 4–11399 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Halifax, within the Calderdale local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 399 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/12/2021, Lightcliffe C of E Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Halifax can view Lightcliffe C of E Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 02/12/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)57%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake9.5%
Free school meals9.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.2%
Attendance96.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher25.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence6.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Halifax
All schools in Halifax →Lightcliffe Academy0.5 miTrinity Academy St Chad'sGood · 0.7 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyGood · 0.8 miCliffe Hill Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miBrighouse High SchoolGood · 0.9 miHipperholme Grammar School0.6 mi
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