Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
535 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savile Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Warley Road Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine's CofE School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 36% 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
- Phone
- 01422362227
- 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.