Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Parkinson Lane, Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, Halifax, HX1 3XLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is a primary school in Halifax for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 13th of 40 primary schools in Halifax. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 September 2023, report published 9 October 2023

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 20 September 2023

Leaders, staff, pupils and the wider community have transformed this school. They are united by a shared vision to ensure that every pupil benefits from an ambitious curriculum, enhanced by meaningful extra-curricular activities. That vision is now a reality. From the moment that pupils start at this welcoming and inclusive school, they happily embrace every opportunity that has been carefully planned for them. The impact of this learning environment is startling - for many pupils, it is life-changing. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Even the youngest children quickly learn to meet the school's high expectations for their conduct. Respect and tolerance are threaded throughout the school. Pupils develop a meaningful understanding of the diversity of the world in which they live. They have a rich knowledge of different religions and cultures. This knowledge and understanding shape their character and are the foundation for the high levels of respect that pupils consistently display towards others. There is a wealth of opportunity for pupils to take part in trips, visits and out-of- school clubs. Pupils explain how trips deepen their knowledge of what they learn in lessons. This vibrant school community works together to empower pupils with the knowledge, principles and confidence to engage positively with society as a British citizen.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

71 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths1%

1%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

535 pupils on roll, with places for 600

Eligible for free school meals33.6%

33.6%, 7.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language47.1%

47.1%, 25.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.8%

14.8%, the same as the England average.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Savile Park Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good42% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good62% met the expected standard
Warley Road Primary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard61% met the expected standard
St Augustine's CofE School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good36% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Gulfaraz Ahmed
Address
Parkinson Lane, Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, Halifax, HX1 3XL
Local authority
Calderdale
URN
107487

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.