Luddendenfoot Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, HX2 6AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Luddendenfoot Academy is a primary school in Halifax for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 2nd of 40 primary schools in Halifax. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 31 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

Pupils thrive at this happy school. The school's values, summarised by the word 'mirror', underpin all aspects of school life. These values represent qualities such as motivation, integrity and respect. Pupils embrace these values fully. Pupils look forward to the weekly 'mirror' awards in assemblies. The school has an ambitious curriculum. Staff have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils behave impeccably in lessons and when moving around the school site. They are thoughtful, polite and respectful. This starts in the early years. For example, children in their play say, 'excuse me,' when talking to staff and other children. Pupils love coming to school. Their attendance is high. Pupils are proud to be a part of this school. They work hard and achieve well in their lessons. The relationships between pupils and staff are a strength of the school. Pupils are safe. Pupils know how to keep themselves, and others, safe. They benefit from exceptional pastoral support. Pupils learn to manage their feelings and emotions. Pupils are eager to take on positions of responsibility. They take on leadership roles such as play leaders and school councillors. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs. These include choir, gardening and cooking. Pupils understand the importance of knowing what is happening in their world. Pupils regularly watch the news in school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

202 pupils on roll, with places for 126

Eligible for free school meals13.4%

13.4%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.4%

5.4%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.4%

13.4%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Luddendenfoot Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Luddenden CofE School0.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement67% met the expected standard
Trinity Academy St Peter's0.9 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Warley Town School1 mileOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
New Road Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Carolyn Greenwood
Address
Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, HX2 6AU
Local authority
Calderdale
URN
137699

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.