Which is the best primary school in Todmorden?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Shade Primary School ranks first of 7 ranked primary schools in Todmorden, with 72% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Todmorden ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Todmorden?

7 primary schools in Todmorden published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Todmorden, ranked

The 7 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Shade Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
2
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
3
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
4
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
5
Ferney Lee Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
6
Castle Hill Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
7
Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Community school

0%

higher standard

12%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Todmorden?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Shade Primary School ranks first of 7 ranked primary schools in Todmorden, with 72% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Todmorden ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Todmorden?: 7 primary schools in Todmorden published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.