How many pupils does West Vale Academy have?

West Vale Academy has 84 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of West Vale Academy?

The headteacher of West Vale Academy is Helen Crowther.

What type of school is West Vale Academy?

West Vale Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is West Vale Academy in?

West Vale Academy is in the Calderdale local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

West Vale Academy

Stainland Road, West Vale, Calderdale, West Yorkshire, HX4 8LS

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 22 June 2022). Last inspected 25 November 2025.

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Pupils

46.4%

Free school meals

1 March 2018

Opened

About this school

West Vale Academy is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. The school has 84 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 22 June 2022). Last inspected 25 November 2025. The Headteacher is Helen Crowther. The school is administered by Calderdale local authority. It belongs to GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 March 2018.

School details

Head: Helen Crowther
Trust: GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Calderdale
Gender: Mixed
URN: 145571

Contact

01422372804 admin@westvale.calderdale.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at West Vale Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Calderdale). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

82%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →