Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Sandbeds Road, Pellon, Halifax, HX2 0QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School is a primary school in Halifax for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 37th of 40 primary schools in Halifax. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2017, report published 5 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
Pupils are happy to come to this caring and inclusive school. Staff have created a lovely environment that not only supports pupils' learning but also promotes the values of the school. Leaders focus on specific values each term. Older pupils were able to speak about these with maturity. Pupils behave well in lessons and play actively at social time. Bullying is a rare event. Pupils feel confident that if they have a problem, staff will support them. There is a wide range of clubs that pupils can enjoy. These include sports clubs, ranging from archery to rugby, in addition to environmental and creative opportunities. Pupils are respectful of each other. 'Respect' is a word that pupils use and understand. Pupils take part in collective worship most days. They exhibit highly respectful behaviour at these times. A group of pupils help to organise worship. This is one of several roles that pupils contribute to by helping and leading. Pupils were preparing for Nativity performances during the inspection. Year 1 pupils sang with real enthusiasm. Parents speak positively about the school and are particularly pleased with the support that pupils are given in learning to read.
What the school should improve
- In mathematics, pupils do not have sufficient opportunities to develop a full understanding through applying their knowledge through reasoning and problem- solving. This means they do not develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Leaders must ensure these opportunities are provided so that pupils understand mathematical concepts and operations more fully.
- Teachers do not ensure that pupils remember key knowledge in foundation subject topics. This means that pupils struggle to use their developing knowledge and understanding to make connections in their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers provide regular opportunities for pupils to review and recall key knowledge. This will enable pupils to develop a deeper understanding of important subject concepts, such as cause in history.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
159 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Mount Pellon Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Lee Mount Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine's CofE School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
| Warley Road Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo Bastian
- Phone
- 01422350792
- Address
- Sandbeds Road, Pellon, Halifax, HX2 0QQ
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 107535
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.