West Vale Academy
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 4–11Mixed
Stainland Road, West Vale, Halifax, HX4 8LS
Headteacher · Mrs Helen Crowther
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Key facts
Pupils74Capacity 182
OfstedReport cardInspected 25 November 2025
TrustGreat Heights Academy Trust
Free school meals44.6%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 25 November 2025.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Calderdale council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in CalderdaleNearby schools for the same ages
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy0.3 mi
- Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School0.6 mi
- Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School0.7 mi
- The Greetland Academy0.7 mi
- All Saints' CofE Primary School0.9 mi