Barkisland CofE VA Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Halifax, Calderdale, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 27 of its 197 pupils (13.7%) were getting SEN support and 4 (2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 197 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Calderdale.
13.7% get SEN support
27 of 197 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2% have an EHC plan
4 of 197 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia14
- Moderate learning difficulty7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 197 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Becky Schofield
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 4.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Calderdale
- School reference (URN)
- 107552
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Calderdale council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2019; standards maintained (May 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2019.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, May 2025).
Contact and getting there
Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, HX4 0BD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Riverbank Primary School Independent · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Compass Community School Willow Park Independent · Ages 6–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 miles
- Trinity Academy Grammar Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.6 miles
- Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Ripponden Junior and Infant School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 8.8%, EHC plans 4.1% 0.7 miles
- St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 23%, EHC plans 1.6% 1.4 miles
- Bowling Green Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 8.5%, EHC plans 6.1% 1.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Calderdale SEND schools in Calderdale
Questions about Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
How many pupils at Barkisland CofE VA Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 27 of the 197 pupils (13.7%) were getting SEN support and 4 (2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Barkisland CofE VA Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (14 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (7 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Barkisland CofE VA Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Barkisland CofE VA Primary School?
Through Calderdale council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Barkisland CofE VA Primary School?
You can ask for Barkisland CofE VA Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Barkisland CofE VA Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Trinity Academy Grammar, about 2.6 miles away.
Where is Barkisland CofE VA Primary School?
Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, HX4 0BD, in Calderdale.
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