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Our Values & Ethos
Vision
At Woodhouse Primary School we aim to provide a welcoming, safe and caring environment where everybody is encouraged to become a successful, resilient and confident learners. We have high expectations and work collaboratively enabling our pupils to have a good understanding of the world in which they are growing up. We encourage our pupils to think for themselves and respect others, thus enabling them to build on their growing knowledge and be responsible, self-assured citizens.
Each half term, the curriculum focus links to one of the six school aims: Be United, Be Creative, Be Bold, Be Safe, Be Healthy and Be Caring.
Be United
To celebrate our social and cultural diversity so that everyone feels valued and respected
Be Safe
To provide a caring, secure and nurturing environment where all can learn, work or play with confidence
Be Healthy
To provide opportunities for pupils to develop healthy lifestyles and thereby promote physical, spiritual and emotional well – being
Be Creative
To offer a curriculum which is relevant and creative; promoting high quality learning which challenges and develops all our pupils’ talents and gifts enabling them to reach their full potential
Be Caring
To respect and value ourselves and others in the community by displaying positive attitudes, pride in our school, appreciation of each other and challenging negative influences and behaviour
Be Bold
To provide learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, which promote and develop pupils’ independence and resilience
In addition to covering the National Curriculum, our curriculum aims to address issues which are pertinent to Woodhouse and develop the cultural capital of our pupils:
- We want our children to understand the factors that affect their physical skills, self – esteem and emotional well-being so that they are able to recognise the importance of pursuing a healthy lifestyle and develop coping strategies to keep themselves safe and healthy
- We need to enable our children to develop self - awareness in order to take more responsibility for their decisions and actions and minimise over reliance on adults
Our Prospectus
Thank you for considering Woodhouse as a school for your child, we recognise that choosing a school for your child’s education is one of the most important decisions that parents and carers make. We hope that the information below, including the video and photo gallery, will provide an insight into what our school has to offer. The school operates Calderdale's Primary Admission Policy, which can be found at the end of the prospectus and in our Policies Section. We recommend that you also spend time perusing our website to help you with your decision.
Should you require any further details or would like to arrange a visit please contact the school office [email protected]
Welcome to Woodhouse
Our prospectus video
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KS2 2024 |
Reading |
Writing |
Maths |
SPAG |
R, W, M combined |
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Expected standard + |
88% |
82% |
83% |
87% |
77% |
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National (2023) |
73% |
71% |
73% |
72% |
59% |
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Higher standard |
40% |
8% |
40% |
50% |
8% |
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National |
28% |
13% |
24% |
32% |
13% |
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Average scaled score (100 is expected) |
107 |
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107 |
109 |
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Phonics 2024 |
Y1 Phonics |
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Pass |
97%
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National (2023) |
80% |
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EYFS 2024 |
Comprehension |
Writing |
Numbers |
GLD |
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Expected |
92% |
88% |
87% |
82% |
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National |
76% |
71% |
79% |
68% |
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Join Us
Calderdale Council co-ordinates admissions to all schools within Calderdale. If you live within Calderdale, you must complete a Calderdale online application. Parents of children resident outside Calderdale, who want to apply for a Calderdale school must apply through their home Local Council.
Primary school applications are open in Calderdale from 18th November 2025 until the close date of 15th January 2026.
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they will be due to start Primary School in September 2026. You can apply online:
Calderdale residents apply for a school place online
Kirklees residents apply for a school place online
Primary Online Admissions Leaflet 2025Vacancies
Stand Back Observer
We would like to appoint a Standback Observer to observe and supervise pupils before, during and after swimming sessions and to ensure the safety of pupils throughout their swimming session.
The candidate will need:
• A current Royal Life Saving Society certificate in lifesaving and pool safety (or willingness to work towards)
• The ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers.
• Excellent communication skills
Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01484 714750 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit. Applications will only be accepted on the official Calderdale application form and must be emailed to [email protected] by 9am on Friday 26th June.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require an Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before this appointment is confirmed. Woodhouse is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
It should be noted that paperwork relating to all applications received will be kept for six months in accordance with the school’s retention schedule.
Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026
Interviews scheduled for: week beginning 29th June 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026
WOODHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL, Daisy Road, Brighouse, HD6 3SX
Tel: 01484 714750
email: [email protected]
Teaching Assistant
We are looking to recruit dynamic teaching assistants with integrity, imagination and energy to join our friendly and supportive team. Woodhouse is a thriving school with excellent IT and sporting facilities and the successful candidates will carry out a range of duties to support and enable pupils’ learning.
We can offer:
• An organised induction programme for new staff
• A positive and purposeful atmosphere
• An attractive, vibrant learning environment
• A dedicated staff team committed to providing the very best for each and every child
• Motivated children with excellent behaviour.
In return you will:
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Have confidence in working with standard ICT packages
• Be able to use initiative and have high expectations
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before this appointment is confirmed.
It It should be noted that paperwork relating to all applications received will be kept for six months in accordance with the school’s retention schedule.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01484 714750 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit. Applications will only be accepted on the official Calderdale application form and must be emailed to [email protected] by 9am on Friday 26th June.
Interviews will take place during the week beginning 29th June.
Applications will only be accepted on the official Calderdale application form. Applicants will be expected to provide proof of qualifications.
WOODHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL, Daisy Road, Brighouse, HD6 3SX
Tel: 01484 714750
e-mail: [email protected]
Site Manager
APT&C Scale 3, SCP 5-630 hours per week, all year round.
Working hours during term time: Mon-Thurs 7am to 8.45am, then 2.45pm to 7.15pm,
Fri 7am to 8.45am then 2.45pm to 6pm
Working hours during school holidays to be flexible
We are looking to recruit a Site Manager to join our friendly and supportive team. The successful applicant
will contribute to ensuring the school is safe, well maintained and meets health and safety requirements.
The role will include:
• Being primary keyholder, unlocking and locking the school premises
• Contributing to the safety and security of the building, including emergency call outs and lettings
• Maintaining and developing the school site
• Undertaking a range of repairs, cleaning and decorating
We offer:
• 27 days annual leave (increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service) plus 8 statutory holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• A caring, inclusive and dedicated staff team
• A commitment to continued professional development, including full training in all aspects of site management, including swimming pool management
Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office to make a suitable appointment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before this appointment is confirmed.
It It should be noted that paperwork relating to all applications received will be kept for six months in accordance with the school’s retention schedule.
Completed forms should be returned by 9.00am on Thursday 2
nd July 2026 to [email protected].
Applications will only be accepted on the official Calderdale application form. Applicants will be expected
to provide proof of qualifications.
Our Staff
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Crane
Deputy Headteacher: Mrs Shona Smaldon
Assistant Headteacher: Mr Nathan Freeman
Teachers
| Mrs S Rothwell | Mrs H Molloy | Mrs K Ollerenshaw |
| Mrs K Hirst | Miss R Vine | Mrs S Young |
| Mrs M Hardcastle | Miss S Smith | Miss A Parker |
| Mrs S Shaw | Mr N Freeman | Mr A Bale |
| Miss A Scott | Mrs G Walsh | Miss V Walker |
| Mrs S Gooseman | Miss L Nicholson | Miss J Wilson |
| Miss L Hepworth | Mrs R Hodgson | Mrs B Collins |
Administration / Site Staff
| Mrs L Haigh | Miss L Kirk | Mrs C Dooley |
| Miss R Crowther | Mrs Z McElhannan | Miss F Woodrow |
| Ms S Wood | ||
Support Staff
| Mr M Potter | Mrs G Sutcliffe | Mrs A Bush |
| Mrs A Kuleczko | Miss A Newman | Mrs D Wring-Skinner |
| Mr L Gething | Mrs K Harrison | Mrs B Imtiaz |
| Miss C Blay | Mrs K Richardson | Miss C Hickey |
| Miss N Fogelman | Mrs C Green | Mrs L Thorpe |
| Miss V Russell | Miss L Downes | Miss L Edgar |
Our School
Our Governors
Governance Structure Governor Attendance 2022-23 Website Governance At Woodhouse Primary School October 2025 Governor Attendance 2023-24
Woodhouse is the best school ever because people work together as a team”
