Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, HX4 0BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barkisland CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Halifax for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 8th of 40 primary schools in Halifax. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2019, report published 9 December 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
Pupils are happy in this welcoming and friendly school. Relationships across the school are warm and respectful, reflecting the school's positive culture and vision of 'we believe, we nurture, we succeed'. There is a shared aim that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), will be well prepared for their next steps in education. High expectations are in place for all pupils' learning, attendance and behaviour. Pupils meet these expectations. Pupils enjoy learning about other religions and cultures in the world. They understand and respect how people are different. Pupils learn how to keep safe in their local area and what it means to be responsible citizens. Pupils say they love coming to school to learn. Consequently, their attendance is high. Pupils behave well in lessons. Learning is not disrupted. Pupils play well together at social times. If they fall out, play buddies help pupils to resolve problems. All pupils receive opportunities to participate in a wide range of school clubs, including film club, tag rugby, choir and science club. These clubs are well attended. Pupils are proud to hold positions of responsibility such as 'learning detectives', where they work alongside subject leaders looking at the curriculum and pupils' books.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the school does not ensure that teaching enables pupils with SEND to access the support or resources they need. This limits the progress these pupils make in their learning. The school should ensure that teachers support pupils with SEND to use resources effectively and learn the curriculum well.
- On occasion, the school does not make sure that some pupils develop the foundational writing skills they need. Consequently, in some classes, pupils' writing and letter formation is incorrect. The school should ensure that pupils are secure in their writing skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
197 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripponden Junior and Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Bowling Green Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Triangle CofE VC Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St John's Primary School In Rishworth | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Becky Schofield
- Phone
- 01422823324
- Address
- Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, HX4 0BD
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 107552
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.