Best 3 Primary schools in Todmorden – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Todmorden; Castle Hill Primary School (Primary) in Todmorden; Shade Primary School (Primary) in Todmorden — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy, Castle Hill Primary School and Shade Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and community school type located around Todmorden, Lancashire, Todmorden and Todmorden, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 35–40%, range 15–20%–70–75%; all within the ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy OL14 5HP	Castle Hill Primary School OL14 7DF	Shade Primary School OL14 7PD
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Todmorden Lancashire OL14 5HP	Todmorden OL14 7DF	Todmorden West Yorkshire OL14 7PD
Latest Ofsted	2 16 Jun 2024	2 15 May 2024	2 28 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	157	259	248
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST	Calderdale (381)	Calderdale (381)
Website	—	www.castlehillprimary.co.uk	www.shade.calderdale.sch.uk
Telephone	01706812948	01706813163	01706812913
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy

OL14 5HP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Todmorden
Lancashire
OL14 5HP
Ofsted: 2 16 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01706812948

Castle Hill Primary School

OL14 7DF

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Todmorden
OL14 7DF
Ofsted: 2 15 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Calderdale (381)
Website: www.castlehillprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01706813163

Shade Primary School

OL14 7PD

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Todmorden
West Yorkshire
OL14 7PD
Ofsted: 2 28 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Calderdale (381)
Website: www.shade.calderdale.sch.uk
Telephone: 01706812913

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.