St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Address | Furness Place, HX2 8JY |
| School Website | www.stmalachysprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1422244628 |
| URN | 141480 |
School Census
| Total | 157 |
| Girls/Boys | 77/80 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 18.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 92 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/03/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 24/09/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 14% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 98 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 20 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 99 |
| Maths | 96 |
| Reading Progress | -2.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -5.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | 2.1 |
| Maths Progress | 2.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 20 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 20 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 14 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 10% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 70% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 60% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 20% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14% |
| african ethnic origin | 7% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 17.8% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Dean Field Community Primary School
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cousin Lane, , HX2 8DQ
Moorside Community Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Keighley Road, , HX2 8AP