Triangle CofE VC Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Butterworth Lane, Triangle, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Triangle CofE VC Primary School is a primary school in Sowerby Bridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 42nd of 75 primary schools in Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 6 March 2024

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 30 January 2024

Every pupil is known and valued as an individual at this welcoming, friendly school. The school's strong Christian values are at the heart of school life. Pupils thrive in an environment where they feel happy and are safe. The school has high expectations of learning and social development for all pupils. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Relationships between staff and pupils are kind and respectful. The school encourages pupils to 'be the best they can be'. Pupils have an exceptionally positive approach to learning in and out of the classroom. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They value the trust that staff place in them. Pupils take their responsibilities very seriously. They care about and look after each other and the school environment. Staff and pupils do not tolerate bullying of any kind. Pupils say that any disagreements are quickly resolved. Pupils are confident that staff will help them if they have any problems or worries. The provision for pupils' personal development is remarkable. Pupils benefit from a wide range of thoughtfully planned activities. These opportunities enrich the curriculum and pupils' wider experience. The school's aim to develop happy and responsible citizens is clear.

What the school should improve

  • Some foundation subjects are at an earlier stage of implementation than others. This means that pupils do not have the breadth and depth of knowledge they need to support new learning in these subjects. The school should ensure that pupils have regular opportunities to learn, revisit and recall important subject knowledge across the whole curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

33 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 maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

173 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals15%

15%, 11.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.2%

1.2%, 20.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Triangle CofE VC Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Trinity Academy St Peter's0.5 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School0.8 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
New Road Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
Luddendenfoot Academy1 mileOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Joseph Allen
Address
Butterworth Lane, Triangle, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3NJ
Local authority
Calderdale
URN
107540

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.