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The Crossley Heath School
- Secondary
- Calderdale HX3 0HG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Teaching staff are clear about what to teach and how to teach it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ attendance in school and the sixth form is high.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching staff have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have ensured that reading has a high profile across the school.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff enjoy working at this inclusive school.
Communication: Leaders communicate effectively with parents about pupils' progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Inspectors considered the views of parents through Ofsted’s surveys.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take any concerns from staff seriously, including well-being.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should work with subject leaders to better review and enhance the quality of the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff know what to do if they have any concerns about the safety of pupils.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel valued and they are proud to attend the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from the wider curriculum and different leadership opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils manage their behaviour exceptionally well and want to learn from the varied opportunities on offer.
Career Counselling Services: The school has been awarded the ‘Quality Careers Standard’ in May 2023 for its work around careers guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students benefit from an ambitious curriculum.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND benefit from the same high-quality education as their peers.
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The Crossley Heath School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1133 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 93% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the head teacher of this exceptional school, which fosters the development of our students into self-sufficient, well-rounded adults who want to make a difference in the world, is an honour. Our committed teaching and support staff push and encourage our students to reach their goals as they share our high expectations for their futures. We provide a solid family ethos and a safe environment where our young people can thrive and achieve great things. Despite the fact that we are an 11-year-old selective school, we welcome students from a variety of ethnic origins and geographic locations, and we value the diversity that this provides to our community. The school's sixth form, which is thriving, is integral to it, and its students significantly enhance the energy of school life. Many different schools, including Crossley Heath, have sent students to do their GCSEs. These students make up our sixth form community. Since the founding of the first Heath Grammar Institution in 1585, our school has a long and rich history. The Crossley brothers established a "Orphan Home and School for Boys and Girls" in 1861, afterwards known as "Crossley and Porter School," which is when the current school building was constructed. We take great pride in our magnificent structure, which is enhanced by contemporary extensions and offers a distinctive and engaging learning environment. I sincerely hope you would look around our website more to learn more about the full and active life we have here at Crossley Heath. Please get in touch if you have any inquiries or want to learn more about us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 93% | 48% | 15% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 21.30% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 25.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 34.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 16.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% | 8.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 72% | 11.79% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.63 | 2.22 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 173 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 87.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 25.92% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 29.38% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 18.08% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.46% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.77% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 29.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 39.55% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 91% | 16.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 72% | 9.91% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 83% | 12.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.02 | 2.53 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 89.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 31.46% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 17.15% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.46% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.62% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 30.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 41.95% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 64% 6 | 12.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 79% | 15.42% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.93 | 2.51 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 87.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 26.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 35.82% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 13.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.73% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 5.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.73% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 2 | 29.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 42.16% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 20.26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 70% 2 | 11.79% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 79% 6 | 15.42% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.06 | 2.52 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 162 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 82.64% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 43.73% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 10.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 36.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 49.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 25.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 72% | 19.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 73% | 21.2% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 165 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.91% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 18.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 42.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 7.27% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.18 | 27.29 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.13 | 28.12 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.30% | 10.63% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 106 | 205 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 53.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.67% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 22.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 12.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.45 | 31.26 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.26 | 31.98 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.7% | 15.63% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 116 | 257 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 57.17% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 9.17% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 16.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 12.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.82 1 | 22.03 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.18 3 | 22.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.7% | 8.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 150 | 194 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 51.13% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 9.75% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 21.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 13.88% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.75 1 | 24.81 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.21 4 | 23.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.7% | 6.87% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 18.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 15.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 4.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.39 | 19.88 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.02 | 21.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.3% | 7.59% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 25.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 9.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 20.8% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.1% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Crossley Heath School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1