What did Ofsted judge Luddendenfoot Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Luddendenfoot Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Luddendenfoot Academy?

Luddendenfoot Academy has 202 pupils on roll.

What ages does Luddendenfoot Academy take?

Luddendenfoot Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Luddendenfoot Academy located?

Luddendenfoot Academy is located in Halifax, HX2 6AU, Calderdale.

How do I apply to Luddendenfoot Academy?

Luddendenfoot Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Luddendenfoot Academy?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Luddendenfoot Academy was 1.8 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Luddendenfoot Academy?

When Luddendenfoot Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but are now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order); 2. Previously looked after outside England — Pupils who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step, half, fostered or adopted brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at the school at the start of the academic year, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Luddendenfoot Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.2% of pupils at Luddendenfoot Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Luddendenfoot Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but are now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order).
2Previously looked after outside England — Pupils who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
3Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step, half, fostered or adopted brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at the school at the start of the academic year.
4Proximity of home to school — Proximity of the pupil's home address to the school. Distance will be calculated using the Local Authority GIS (Geographical Information System) which uses a 'straight line' measure of distance from the coordinate of the child's permanent home address to the nearest designated school gate.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Luddendenfoot Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Luddendenfoot Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Luddendenfoot Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Luddendenfoot Academy?: Luddendenfoot Academy has 202 pupils on roll.
What ages does Luddendenfoot Academy take?: Luddendenfoot Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Luddendenfoot Academy located?: Luddendenfoot Academy is located in Halifax, HX2 6AU, Calderdale.
How do I apply to Luddendenfoot Academy?: Luddendenfoot Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Luddendenfoot Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Luddendenfoot Academy was 1.8 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Luddendenfoot Academy?: When Luddendenfoot Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but are now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order); 2. Previously looked after outside England — Pupils who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step, half, fostered or adopted brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at the school at the start of the academic year, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Luddendenfoot Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.2% of pupils at Luddendenfoot Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Luddendenfoot Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Luddendenfoot Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but are now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order).
2Previously looked after outside England — Pupils who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
3Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step, half, fostered or adopted brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at the school at the start of the academic year.
4Proximity of home to school — Proximity of the pupil's home address to the school. Distance will be calculated using the Local Authority GIS (Geographical Information System) which uses a 'straight line' measure of distance from the coordinate of the child's permanent home address to the nearest designated school gate.

Luddendenfoot Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Luddendenfoot Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Luddendenfoot Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Luddendenfoot Academy?: Luddendenfoot Academy has 202 pupils on roll.
What ages does Luddendenfoot Academy take?: Luddendenfoot Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Luddendenfoot Academy located?: Luddendenfoot Academy is located in Halifax, HX2 6AU, Calderdale.
How do I apply to Luddendenfoot Academy?: Luddendenfoot Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Luddendenfoot Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Luddendenfoot Academy was 1.8 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Luddendenfoot Academy?: When Luddendenfoot Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but are now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order); 2. Previously looked after outside England — Pupils who were previously in state care outside of England and have ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step, half, fostered or adopted brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at the school at the start of the academic year, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Luddendenfoot Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.2% of pupils at Luddendenfoot Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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