Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge

StatePrimaryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 7–1184 pupils

Park Road, HX6 2BJWebsite01422832454

Good84 pupilsAges 7–11

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Ages7 - 11

Pupils84

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Pupils84

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

7 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

84 / 150 (56%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~21*

Head Teacher

Miss Alison Embleton

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 64%

5.6%

Absence rate

Avg 5.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.6%vs 5.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence17.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 16.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.8%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (28%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (22%)

Speech, Language & Communication4 pupils (22%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (6%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (6%)

Other1 pupils (6%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (6%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 6

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)9

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils84

Free school meals 41.7%

English as additional language 2.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British96.4%

Asian Other1.2%

Black African1.2%

Mixed White & African1.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingLOWER WILLOW HALLGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£9,424

total expenditure per pupil

+£2,024 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£4,395

Support staff£1,875

Premises£538

Energy£220

Learning resources£354

Income per pupil£9,943

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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