Shade Primary School

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Thank you for visiting the Shade Primary School web site. On this web site you can find out about our school. Please use the navigation buttons on the left to find your way around. Our contact details are as follows:

Shade Primary School
Knowlwood Road
Shade
Todmorden
West Yorkshire

OL14 7PD

Headteacher: Mr. S Harbrow

Telephone: 01706 812913         Fax: 01706 816374

e-mail: admin@shade.calderdale.sch.uk

Our school took part in an OFSTED Inspection in February 2007. The Inspection team found that Shade Primary School was a good school with no significant weaknesses. Children were able to reach their potential and test results in core subjects were excellent. The children's attainment was above the national average.

Shade School has its own swimming pool. Please contact us if you would like further details of our swimming classes.

The school is situated in the small community of Shade which is located on the edge of the town of Todmorden. The school was built in 1904 and celebrated its centenary in 2004. The buildings are of traditional Victorian character. The school is located next to the A6033 road and the River Calder actually flows under the school playground.

Many sites of historical interest surround the school. A hundred years ago, the town of Todmorden was a crucible of industry and commerce, but is now a residential centre. Today, visitors to Todmorden seek out historic or scenic sites or choose to walk in the heather on the quiet moors. Nearby, the Pennine Way passes over Stoodley Pike, and many walkers pass through on their way to Haworth and 'Bronte Country'.

There are 183 full-time pupils currently on-roll. In addition, 26 children attend the school's nursery unit. The photograph on the right shows a group of children dressed in Victorian costume, which was done as part of the school's anniversary celebrations.

The number of teaching staff employed, including the Headteacher, as at September 2007, was eight full-time and two part-time. Additionally, nine Teaching Assistants are employed, including a full-time nursery nurse.

If you telephone or visit our school, you will initially speak to our school secretary. Mrs Barnes who will be pleased to help you with your enquiry.