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The Crossley Heath School

Calderdale, HX3 0HGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
Progress 8
+0.49
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
266 1st-choice / 174 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#514 of 3,141 nationally

About The Crossley Heath School

The Crossley Heath School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, but the real story is in the numbers. Its Progress 8 score of 0.49 is well above average nationally and places it first out of 12 schools in Calderdale, putting it in the top 25 per cent of schools across England. That score means pupils here achieve nearly half a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points elsewhere. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 72.6 is strong, and every single pupil achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 92.7 per cent hitting the higher grade 5 threshold. In the sixth form, A-level students average a C+ grade per entry, and the school’s value-added score is rated as average, suggesting students leave with results broadly in line with expectations.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSavile Park, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 0HG
HeadteacherDean Jones
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils1,141
Free School Meals (FSM)11.2%
School Capacity1,141 / 1,160 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallSwimming PoolMusic RoomsAstro TurfTennis CourtsSports HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

21

Sports

AthleticsTennisBadmintonDanceHockeySwimmingGymnasticsRowingCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperChessDebateBook ClubCodingOrchestraGardeningArt ClubYoung EnterpriseChoirModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionPhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Crossley Heath School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.