St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Halifax

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St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Halifax, HX2 8JY

162 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

59.90% FSM %

81 Boys

81 Girls

About St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Halifax and the surrounding area in Calderdale with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 162 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Oliver Harper.

Information on St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Calderdale
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Calderdale
Parliamentary Constituency	Halifax
Ward	Ovenden
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-10-2014
UKPRN	10047628
URN	141480
Data Last Updated	24-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
John Fisher	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/10/2020	31/08/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Jo Woodhead	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/10/2024	01/10/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Theresa Booth	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mr Sean Carragher	Local Governor	04/11/2024	04/11/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Anne Hand	Local Governor	02/10/2025	02/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Oliver Harper	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mary Hodges	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Fr Michael McQuinn	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Geraldine Tighe	Local Governor	06/02/2025	06/02/2029	Appointed by academy members

Schools Nearby

Dean Field Community Primary School

0.08 km • Halifax

Other

Moorside Community Primary School

0.7 km • Halifax

Other

Ash Green Community Primary School

Other

Other

Other

The Whitley AP Academy

1.47 km • Halifax

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Halifax, Calderdale.

How many pupils does St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have?

St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has 162 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is Mr Oliver Harper.

Where is St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?

St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8JY, in the Calderdale local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Oliver Harper

Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 8JY

01422244628

www.stmalachysprimary.org.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 141480

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026