St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse, HD6 2HHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School is a primary school in Brighouse for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 17 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Leaders have high ambitions for the pupils of St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School. They ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive a good education. Leaders' high expectations of pupils' behaviour are realised. Pupils' behaviour in lessons, throughout school and at playtimes is impeccable. The atmosphere in the school is calm and orderly. Pupils are highly motivated to behave well and, in lessons, they are engaged and focused. Bullying is rare, and pupils know that if it did happen, adults would act quickly to resolve any issues. Because of this, they feel happy and safe in school. Leaders make thoughtful and thorough arrangements for pupils' transition to their next phase of education. Pupils are excited to move on to junior school. Pupils have opportunities to attend a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular activities. Leaders gather the views of pupils and provide clubs that suit their preferences. Leaders also ensure that the most vulnerable pupils access these opportunities. Pupils undertake a range of leadership roles. They flourish in roles such as school councillors, lunchtime ambassadors, play leaders and eco-warriors. They become responsible and conscientious citizens.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders are not always clear about what component knowledge pupils should learn. This means that in these subjects, the activities that are set for pupils and the assessment strategies that teachers use are not always as carefully focused on the important building blocks of knowledge as they should be. As a result, some pupils do not know and remember as much as they could in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that there is clarity about what component knowledge pupils should learn in these subjects. They should also ensure that staff know how to use this information to focus activities and assessment on the most important content.
Pupil numbers and mix
156 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Cliffe Hill Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Longroyde Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Diane Cooper
- Phone
- 01484714964
- Address
- Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse, HD6 2HH
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 107548
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.