Salterlee Primary School
Kell Lane, Shibden, Halifax, HX3 7AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Salterlee Primary School is a primary school in Halifax for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 35th of 40 primary schools in Halifax. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2018, report published 8 October 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 November 2023
Leaders and teachers have high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers plan lessons that encourage pupils to contribute well. Pupils say that teachers make learning fun. Pupils enjoy coming to school and learning with their friends. They are polite, respectful and friendly to each other and to adults. Pupils always have someone who will play with them at lunch or breaktimes. Pupils make many positive contributions to school life. For example, school councillors organised the 'Monster Ball' at Halloween. Older pupils who are play leaders and reading buddies help younger pupils to settle well at school. There is a strong sense of community in school. Pupils behave well. The school is a calm and orderly environment, and it is well looked after. Bullying is very rare. The school does not tolerate it. Pupils know that, if they are worried, there are staff who will help them. They have great trust in staff. The headteacher and staff are highly respected by parents, carers and pupils. Most parents appreciate the work that the school is doing for their children. Parents know that their children are safe in school and well cared for.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum does not meet the needs of some pupils in mixed-age classes as well as in core subjects. This means that the understanding of some pupils is not developed as much as it could be. The school should work with staff to better meet the needs of pupils in foundation subjects in mixed-age classes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
74 pupils on roll, with places for 112
Schools near Salterlee Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northowram Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 95% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Shelf Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Beech Hill School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% 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 Lucy Harper
- Phone
- 01422365464
- Address
- Kell Lane, Shibden, Halifax, HX3 7AY
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 137347
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.