Best Schools in Calderdale 2026 — Rankings, Ofsted Ratings & Reviews
Compare 97 schools and nurseries in Calderdale — Ofsted ratings, exam results & admissions data.
Calderdale is a metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire covering Halifax, Brighouse, Elland, Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden. With 97 schools set in the Pennine valleys, Calderdale offers a distinctive school environment. The borough has a mix of valley-bottom town schools and hillside village primaries.
Calderdale at a Glance
Top Primary Schools in Calderdale
| School | Area | Ofsted | KS2 RWM % | Reading | Maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School | Calderdale | Good | 92% | — | — |
| The Greetland Academy | Calderdale | Outstanding | 83% | — | — |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School | Calderdale | Outstanding | 83% | — | — |
| Bowling Green Academy | Calderdale | Good | 82% | — | — |
| Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School | Calderdale | Good | 81% | — | — |
Top Secondary Schools in Calderdale
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossley Heath School | Calderdale | Good | +0.49 | 100% | 82% |
| Trinity Academy Grammar | Calderdale | Good | +0.38 | 66% | 65% |
| Ryburn Valley High School | Calderdale | Good | +0.21 | 73% | 14% |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Calderdale | Good | +0.18 | 99% | 61% |
| The Brooksbank School | Calderdale | Good | +0.18 | 71% | 27% |
Admissions in Calderdale — Key Dates
Calderdale Council coordinates admissions. The borough has a significant number of faith schools. Distance is measured by straight-line from home to school for most community schools.
Tip: Classpot shows the applications-to-places ratio for every school so you can gauge how competitive admissions are before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Calderdale?
North Halifax Grammar School, Crossley Heath School and The Brooksbank School are among the higher-performing secondaries. Brighouse High School and Calder High School in Mytholmroyd also achieve good results.
Are there grammar schools in Calderdale?
Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School are both comprehensive schools despite their historical names. There are no selective state grammar schools in Calderdale.
Is Halifax good for schools?
Halifax and Calderdale have a range of schools. The Brighouse area and parts of Halifax have strong schools. The borough benefits from relatively affordable housing compared to neighbouring Leeds and Bradford.
Browse Calderdale Schools by Type
Schools in Nearby Cities
Find the right school in Calderdale
Browse all 97 schools and nurseries. Filter by Ofsted rating, exam results and distance.
Browse All Schools in Calderdale