Parkinson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 3XL
10 simple reasons to choose Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Halifax.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Halifax and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Calderdale LEA.
On average, 29.3 pupils per class and 24.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 37% 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. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive 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. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Every term every pupil will participate in a whole of year group or whole of school event such as sports day, a play, or a musical or choral event.
Find another school near Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
The Gleddings Preparatory School (1.2 miles); Hipperholme Grammar Junior School (3.5 miles); Heathfield School (6 miles).
State Primary Schools
All Saints' CofE VA Junior and Infant School (1.9 miles); Copley Primary School (2.1 miles); Salterlee Primary School (2.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Hipperholme Grammar School (3.3 miles); Rishworth School (6.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Crossley Heath School (0.6 miles); Trinity Academy, Halifax (3.2 miles); The North Halifax Grammar School (3.5 miles).