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From deep roots grow healthy hearts and minds.

Welcome to Hebden Royd Primary School

We're a gem of a school in Hebden Bridge, tucked into the hillside, with just over a hundred children aged three to eleven.

Small means everyone here knows each other by name, and teachers know exactly where each child is up to. It means friendships run across the years and the children look out for each other. And it means every child has the space to explore who they are. Come and have a look round. I'd much rather show you than tell you.

Rob Paton
HEADTEACHER

Small school

Brave voices

Some people assume a school this size means a smaller world for a child. We've found the opposite.

Our children think about the valley they live in, the country they're growing up in, and the planet they'll inherit, and they prove over and over that you’re never too little to change things.

We call it courageous advocacy: speaking up for something you believe in, even when that's uncomfortable, and finding out that people listen. Twenty of our children are elected to our Eco Council, deciding what the school does about its energy, its waste and the land around it.

There is a strong commitment to protect the environment through the eco council ... Pupils have a strong sense of equality and they learn to value difference.
— Ofsted 2023

Look what we’ve been getting up to.

Latest news and notices

Strong hearts,

We don't wait for children to struggle before we talk about how they're feeling.

Understanding your own mind is part of what everyone here learns, in the same way that reading and numbers are. Through myHappymind and our approach to emotion coaching, children build a vocabulary for their feelings and a set of things to try when the feelings get big. You can read more about how we do this, and find support for home, on our wellbeing page.

strong minds.

Got a worry?

If something is worrying you, or you're worried about a child here, please tell us. Send us a message or talk to any adult in school, whichever is easier.

What do people say about our school?

  • "Staff show a caring approach towards pupils. One pupil said: ‘I trust the teachers and I know they will do what needs to be done to keep us safe.’ "

    Ofsted 2023

  • "I'm so happy we chose this school for our daughters. They both loved learning here and made amazing progress. But more importantly they gained so much confidence from the support of a wonderful group of children and staff."

    Parent

  • "Hebden Royd is a lively, friendly and caring community. It is based on Christian principles where every individual counts."

    Parent

  • "I love the wonderful outdoor space for the children to play in and test their physical boundaries. The school also has good links with the local community."

    Parent

Be part of a supportive community

When you join Hebden Royd, you become part of a supportive community who play a role in developing well-rounded children. Whether having a friendly network of peers and parents, getting to know your neighbours, or making a difference to others, we all benefit from being part of a community.

Join our school

Are you looking for a friendly, nurturing school for your child? You’ve found it. Find out more about how to join our nursery or our school, and come for a look around.

PTFA

Our Parent, Teachers and Friends Association are very active, helping school and organising fundraising events. Could you help out or take part?

Our Community

Our school, our church, our neighbourhood of Mytholm, our vibrant town of Hebden Bridge and our global world - our children are a meaningful part of it all.