New Road Primary School
Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
New Road Primary School is a primary school in Sowerby Bridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 53rd of 75 primary schools in Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
Pupils thrive at New Road Primary School. Their behaviour is exceptional. Staff have high expectations of pupils' attitudes and behaviour. Pupils are rightly proud of how well they meet these expectations. They are keen to learn. Lessons are calm and pupils focus extremely well. Bullying is very rare. If pupils fall out with each other, they often resolve it themselves. Adults support them, quickly and effectively, if necessary. Pupils learn well. Leaders and staff provide highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children in the early years get off to a great start. They are nurtured by well-trained staff. Leaders and staff make sure that early years activities are purposeful and fun. Most pupils learn to read quickly. There are a wide range of clubs available. Pupils enjoy boxing and karate, as well as photography club and comic club. Leaders change the extra-curricular activities regularly to provide new opportunities for pupils. The clubs are well attended. Staff encourage pupils to move, be active and participate in sport, which helps pupils to develop a healthy lifestyle. Pupils also contribute to the wider community well. For example, their author biographies are on display at the local library.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the most important knowledge for pupils to remember. In these subjects, pupils do not remember and connect their learning securely over time. Leaders should continue with their planned programme to refine curriculum planning so that staff teach knowledge in small steps, and know the most important content for pupils to remember, across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
182 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near New Road Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Academy St Peter's | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Warley Town School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Bolton Brow Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sharon Harwood
- Phone
- 01422831351
- Address
- Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1DY
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 107518
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.