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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Ages 4–11287 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Halifax, HX1 2ER
Calderdale

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Halifax, within the Calderdale local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 287 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Halifax can view St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Halifax (HX1 2ER), St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
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)60%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake29.8%
Free school meals29.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language51.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.0%
Attendance94.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence17.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in HalifaxSee the full area report for HX1 2ER