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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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Vacancies
WOODHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL, Daisy Road, Brighouse, HD6 3SXTel: 01484 714750email: [email protected]
Swimming Instructor
Scale 6
5 hours 15 minutes per week (1.15pm-3.00pm, Tues/Weds/Thurs), term time only +1 day
Part time – permanent
Start date: 1st September 2025
Woodhouse Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Swimming Instructor. The successful
candidate will work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons during term time to deliver high-quality
swimming lessons.
You will have experience of:
• Planning and delivering high quality swimming lessons to primary aged pupils
• Creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage swimmers
• Ensuring safe provision of all equipment and ensuring it is used correctly
• Developing swimmer’s techniques and identifying ways to improve performance
• Evaluating sessions and giving feedback
The candidate will need a:
• Level 2 Teaching Swimming Qualification
• Current Rescue Test or National Pool Lifeguard qualification
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards swimming
• Good level of communication
• Polite, friendly and confident manner
Standback Observer
Scale 1 point 3
8 hours 45 minutes per week (1.15pm-3.00pm, Mon-Fri), term time only +1 day
Part time – permanent
Start date: 1st September 2025
We would also 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 for either post 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 Wednesday 18th 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: Weds 18th June 2026
Interviews scheduled for: Friday 27th June 2025
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 |
| Miss M Stephenson | Miss S Smith | Mrs B Haigh |
| 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 |
| Miss A Parker |
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Administration / Site Staff
| Mrs L Haigh | Miss L Kirk | Mrs C Dooley |
| Miss R Crowther | Mr M Oldfield | Miss F Woodrow |
| Ms S Wood | Mrs Z McElhannan |
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 M Battye | Miss L Downes | |
Our School
