Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 7HW
10 simple reasons to choose Colden Junior and Infant School
State primary school (community school) in Colden, Hebden Bridge.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Colden Junior and Infant School
Schoolsmith Score®; 66.
One of the best state primary schools in Hebden Bridge and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 22.9 pupils per class and 20 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 25% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Colden Junior and Infant School
Independent Prep Schools
The Gleddings Preparatory School (9.4 miles); Heathfield School (12.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School (1.5 miles); Scout Road Academy (4.3 miles); Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (8.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Rishworth School (10.8 miles); Hipperholme Grammar School (11.7 miles); Beech House School (13.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Crossley Heath School (9 miles); The North Halifax Grammar School (10 miles); Trinity Academy, Halifax (11.5 miles).