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Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy

Calderdale, OL14 7DGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
+0.08
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
174 1st-choice / 168 places
Ranking
#1,351
of 3,141 nationally

About Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy

If you're a parent weighing up Todmorden High School, the numbers suggest it's a popular choice locally. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 313 applications for 168 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.86. Of those, 174 families put it down as their first preference, and 156 of those were offered a place. That level of demand is a solid signal that the school is well-regarded by the community it serves. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the fact that it's oversubscribed by nearly two-to-one tells you something about its reputation among local families. The headteacher is Emily Rawlinson, and the school operates as a secondary for 11-16 year olds under the A SHARE Academy trust.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEwood Lane, Todmorden, Calderdale, OL14 7DG
HeadteacherEmily Rawlinson
Local AuthorityCalderdale

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jan 2020
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Science LabsSports HallSixth Form CentreGymnasiumTennis CourtsAstro TurfDining HallMusic RoomsTheatrePlaying FieldsSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

Martial ArtsDanceRugbyHockeyRowingAthleticsBasketballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubBook ClubNewspaperDramaModel United NationsScience ClubChoirOrchestraFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.