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Schools in Hebden Bridge

A town in Calderdale

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 435 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries65 primary · 1 nursery
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1162%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary15%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school9%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Hebden Bridge

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Hebden Bridge primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Hebden Bridge

5 mainstream schools in Hebden Bridge, best first

Old Town Primary School

Hebden Bridge, HX7 8RY · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well below the England average.

14 first choices, 14 offers made

Met the standard at 1153%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
84
Pupils per teacher
21.7
View school Old Town Primary School

Hebden Royd CofE Primary School

Hebden Bridge, HX7 6DS · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

7 first choices, 7 offers made

Met the standard at 1150%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
109
Pupils per teacher
21.4
View school Hebden Royd CofE Primary School

Riverside Junior School

Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EE · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
118
Pupils per teacher
20.3
View school Riverside Junior School

Nurseries in Hebden Bridge

1 in Hebden Bridge, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Hebden Bridge, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Central Street Infant and Nursery School, GoodStubbings Infant School, GoodRiverside Junior School, GoodOld Town Primary School, OutstandingHebden Royd CofE Primary School, GoodCrossley Mill Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
Before you apply

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Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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Hebden Bridge vs England

How good are Hebden Bridge's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Hebden Bridge

Hebden BridgeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    62%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    9%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    15%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Hebden Bridge in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
62% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
9% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Hebden Bridge has 6 schools and nurseries.

There are 22% fewer pupils than in 2018.

15% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Hebden Bridge's state schools each January.

Down 22% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Hebden Bridge15%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Hebden Bridge

How many schools are in Hebden Bridge?

Hebden Bridge has 6 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 nursery. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Hebden Bridge?

The highest-ranked schools in Hebden Bridge on Eduscope are Old Town Primary School, Hebden Royd CofE Primary School, Riverside Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Hebden Bridge are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Hebden Bridge hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Hebden Bridge perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Hebden Bridge, 62% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Hebden Bridge?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Hebden Bridge is 20.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Hebden Bridge schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Hebden Bridge is 9.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Hebden Bridge?

There are 435 pupils enrolled across schools in Hebden Bridge, with 435 in primary. 14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Hebden Bridge?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Hebden Bridge by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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