3 Best Primary School in Calderdale

“Warley Road Academy is one of the leading primary schools in Halifax. Sarah Tindal is the headteacher of this school. The team of dedicated and skilful staff at Warley Road Academy has high aspirations and wants the best for every child in their care. Their child-centred approach builds relationships, confidence and teamwork alongside a commitment to develop every child into resilient and respectful young people who are proud of their academic achievements and personal successes. Being part of Impact Education Mat, they are deeply committed to and understand a broad, balanced play-based learning approach in their early years. They also have qualified staff as pediatric first aiders, food hygiene and speech and language. At Warley Road Academy, they are committed to teaching their children to read in the early years of school so they can learn successfully in the future. They believe their exciting and innovative curriculum, underpinned by their building blocks of teamwork, relationships and confidence, enables all learners, irrespective of their starting points, to succeed academically, spiritually and emotionally.”

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“Savile Park Primary School is a well-known primary school in Halifax. Mrs Jane Boylan is the headteacher of this school. Savile Park Primary School has exceptional outdoor learning environments in a bustling, built-up area of the town. They aim to deliver an exciting curriculum that motivates, engages and inspires every child daily. They provide a caring and supportive environment for their children to thrive and for parents to feel valued as part of the school community. Savile Park Primary School has a quiet area for reading or colouring. Each classroom is engaging and well-organised, with interactive displays and working walls that allow children to learn differently and celebrate their successes. Breakfast Club is run by Savile Park Primary School staff, who are enthusiastic and dedicated to giving your child/children the best start to the morning.”

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“Withinfields Primary School is a happy and inclusive school in Halifax, UK. Mrs Helen York is the headteacher of Withinfields Primary School. The school recognises the importance of developing a child's character to prepare them for life in the future. They offer a range of after-school extra-curricular activities that include football, multi-skills, athletics, hockey, card games, board games, cooking, singing, healthy living and woodland storytelling. Withinfields Primary School based on their curriculum on the National Curriculum 2014 for Years 1 to 6 and for Reception and Nursery, the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, and Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage. They enrich their curriculum through additional content and skills as determined by the specific needs of their children. Their phonics and early reading are delivered through Little Wandle Letters and Sounds, where children have progressed to reading fluently.”

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