Central Street Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Central Street Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 6HB |
| Reference Number | 107507 |
Central Street Infant and Nursery School has been evaluated as good overall, showing strengths in various areas of education, behavior, and personal development. The school fosters a caring and supportive community where pupils feel safe and respected. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum, especially in foundational subjects, which is enhancing pupils' learning experiences. However, the early years provision requires improvement, as the curriculum in certain areas is not well-defined, leading to gaps in preparation for the next stage of education. This inspection marks the school's first full evaluation since the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 69 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.62%
Girls: 46.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 2 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.3% |
| White & Asian | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and support for pupils
- Ambitious curriculum in place for foundation subjects
- Effective phonics curriculum that is consistently taught
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Clear systems for identifying and supporting SEND pupils
- Wide range of extracurricular activities available for pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Early years curriculum in some areas not clearly defined
- Insufficient clarity from subject leaders on early years' foundational learning
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Riverside Junior School
Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8EE |
0.05 miles |
|
Stubbings Infant School
School Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8BP |
0.22 miles |
|
Hebden Royd CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6DS |
0.39 miles |
|
Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School
Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7NX |
0.71 miles |
|
Old Town Primary School
Billy Lane, Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8RY |
1.01 miles |
|
Burnley Road Academy
Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DE |
1.38 miles |
|
Scout Road Academy
Scout Road, Mytholmyroyd, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5JR |
1.9 miles |
|
Colden Junior and Infant School
Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7HW |
1.93 miles |
|
Midgley School
Lane Ends, Midgley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6TX |
2.78 miles |
|
Wood Bank School
Dene View, Luddenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6PB |
3.14 miles |
|
Luddenden CofE School
Dene View, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6PB |
3.19 miles |
|
Luddendenfoot Academy
Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6AU |
3.56 miles |
|
Wainstalls School
Wainstalls, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7TE |
3.56 miles |
|
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Wellington Road, Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 5HP |
3.72 miles |
|
Ferney Lee Primary School
Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 5NR |
3.77 miles |
|
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
Burnley Road, Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 7BS |
3.82 miles |
|
Castle Hill Primary School
Ewood Lane, Todmorden, OL14 7DF |
4.1 miles |
|
Trinity Academy St Peter's
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1HB |
4.14 miles |
|
Warley Town School
Dark Lane, Warley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7QD |
4.38 miles |
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Shade Primary School
Knowlwood Road, Shade, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7PD |
4.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Calder Learning Trust
Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QN |
1.75 miles |
|
Brearley Hall School
1 Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, HX2 6HP |
2.58 miles |
|
Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy
Ewood Lane, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 7DG |
4.11 miles |
|
Ryburn Valley High School
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1DF |
4.32 miles |
|
Broadwood School
252 Moorend Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0RU |
4.62 miles |
|
Trinity Academy Grammar
Albert Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2NW |
4.76 miles |