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The Calder Learning Trust

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Anthony Guise

location_onHebden Bridge, HX7 5QN

language Visit Website phone 1422883213

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,353

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Attainment 8

48.8

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Calderdale

#1,313 of 4,663 nationally

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The Calder Learning Trust is a Foundation school secondary school in Hebden Bridge, serving ages 4-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Calder Learning Trust is a foundation school in Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, admitting pupils aged 4-16. The school has approximately 1,353 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8, placing the school #6 in Calderdale and #1,313 of 4,663 nationally. 46.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined. The school ranks #41 of 20 primaries in Calderdale and #7,666 of 4,663 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 12.6%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

46.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.9%

Entering EBacc15.50%

EBacc APS4.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15.20%

EBacc APS3.91

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS4.00

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS4.16

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.97

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.29

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

70%

LA 61%

Reading100% LA 74%

Writing80% LA 69%

Maths80% LA 74%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 58%England 61%

Reading86% LA 74% · Eng 74%

Writing71% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths93% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

62%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading92% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing69% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths77% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.0

Read

LA 0.7

-1.5 to 5.4

-2.1

Write

LA -0.1

-5.4 to 1.2

-1.6

Maths

LA 0.3

-4.8 to 1.6

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

88%

LA 65%England 65%

Reading88% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing88% LA 75% · Eng 78%

Maths88% LA 79% · Eng 79%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.3

Read

LA 0.3

-2.0 to 6.6

0.2

Write

LA -1.0

-3.7 to 4.1

0.4

Maths

LA -0.2

-3.3 to 4.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

50%

LA 60%

Reading83% LA 73%

Writing83% LA 72%

Maths67% LA 72%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.9

Read

LA 0.0

-2.9 to 6.7

0.7

Write

LA -1.2

-3.9 to 5.3

-0.2

Maths

LA 0.0

-4.5 to 4.1

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 December 2024

Inspection Report

15 February 2022

Inspection Report

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15 March 2017

Inspection Report

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13 October 2015

Inspection Report

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27 January 2015

Inspection Report

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02 May 2013

Inspection Report

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12 February 2013

Inspection Report

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18 September 2012

Inspection Report

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26 January 2012

Inspection Report

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28 September 2010

Inspection Report

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05 November 2008

Inspection Report

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16 October 2007

Inspection Report

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05 October 2005

Inspection Report

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15 November 1999

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-02-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-03-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-10-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-01-27

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(12 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 1,321 pupils. During this period, there were 17 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,321	17	1.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,326	35	2.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,345	78	5.8%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,341	69	5.1%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,353	40	3.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,370	61	4.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,377	81	5.9%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,387	111	8.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,388	88	6.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,351	56	4.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,338	19	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,342	38	2.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,251	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,251	21	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,254	18	1.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,184	25	2.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,184	40	3.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,190	26	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,173	25	2.1%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,167	22	1.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,161	19	1.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,112	15	1.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,119	12	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,125	18	1.6%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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The Calder Learning Trust

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Calderdale

The Crossley Heath School

The North Halifax Grammar School

Rastrick High School

The Brooksbank School

Ryburn Valley High School

Trinity Academy Grammar