Stubbings Infant School
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Stubbings Infant School is a primary school in Hebden Bridge for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 January 2012, report published 9 February 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2022
Pupils say that Stubbings Infant School is a positive and fun place in which to learn. This confident outlook is shared by the pupils and was experienced by the inspection team. In this small school, pupils get to know each other well. Staff know pupils exceptionally well and respond to their individual needs with great care. Staff and parents both report that there is no bullying. Pupils told inspectors that sometimes a few pupils are unkind but that their teachers always deal with the situation well. Kindness is promoted at this school. As such, pupils reflect positively on the kindness of others in school. There is a well-considered approach to help pupils to manage their own behaviour and reactions. This helps them to understand their emotions well. Parents are very positive about the school. All those who responded to Ofsted's survey, Ofsted Parent View, would recommend the school. They comment on its caring ethos and sense of community. One parent summed up the feelings of many in saying, 'I think Stubbings is a really lovely, welcoming school. Staff are friendly and approachable. They care very deeply about the pupils.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders have carefully developed their approach to the teaching of early reading. However, they have not ensured that all the books that pupils read are appropriately matched to their current knowledge. This means that pupils struggle to read some of the words that they encounter. Leaders should ensure that all the resources that pupils are expected to read on their own and that they access in school, and those that they take home, are aligned to their abilities.
- Leaders have developed a sequenced curriculum for mathematics. However, pupils do not have sufficient opportunities to develop a full understanding through applying their knowledge through reasoning and problem-solving. Leaders must ensure that these opportunities are provided so that pupils understand mathematical concepts and operations more fully.
Pupil numbers and mix
71 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Stubbings Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Central Street Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hebden Royd CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Old Town Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Lucy Caswell
- Phone
- 01422842728
- Address
- School Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8BP
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- URN
- 107510
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.