Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School
Park Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School is a primary school in Sowerby Bridge for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 37th of 75 primary schools in Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2012, report published 14 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 March 2023
Pupils at Christ Church Junior School 'grow in faith, learning and love'. They are taught about how to become caring, responsible and respectful members of their school community. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can achieve, both academically and personally. The school is a happy, calm and purposeful learning environment where pupils flourish. Pupils respond well to the high expectations of staff. They behave well in lessons and conduct themselves respectfully around school. Staff help pupils to reflect on their actions. Pupils learn to resolve issues, such as falling out with their friends. Bullying rarely happens, but when incidents occur staff deal with them quickly. Pupils are safe and feel safe in school. The school's Christian values permeate through all aspects of school life. Close links with the local church support pupils' personal development well. Leaders plan a variety of activities, visits and visitors that broaden pupils' experiences. Parents and carers speak highly of the school. One parent summed up the views of many, 'It is a wonderful school, with the children at the heart of everything they do. My child loves her time at this school. The teachers are all welcoming, approachable and very understanding.'
What the school should improve
- Although the overall sequencing of the English curriculum has been carefully considered, leaders have not ensured that the key knowledge that pupils need to learn is broken down sufficiently enough. As a result, teachers work out for themselves what pupils need to know in order to reach the end points that are outlined. This can lead to inconsistency. Leaders should ensure that the English curriculum outlines clearly what information teachers want pupils to learn.
- Although pupils learn about different faiths and cultures, their experiences of faiths other than Christianity are less well developed. As a result, pupils do not have a secure knowledge of different faiths and cultures. Leaders should ensure that pupils' experiences of different faiths and cultures are further enhanced.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
70 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Brow Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Warley Town School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Warley Road Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| New Road Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Norland CE School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Alison Embleton
- Phone
- 01422832454
- Address
- Park Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2BJ
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 107554
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.