Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityCalderdale
AddressShay Lane, HX2 9TZ
URN136094

School Census

Total 1605
Girls/Boys 789/816
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.2%/50.8%
% pupils where English not first language 5.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 541
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
26/09/2023 Outstanding
09/07/2013 Outstanding
Inspection Date 26/09/2023
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 09/07/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56.00%
Entering EBacc 76.40%
EBacc average point score 4.08
Progress 8 0
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63%
Entering EBacc 60%
EBacc average point score 4.19
Progress 8 0.3
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.2
Progress 8 -0.3

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications762
As first preference399
As second preference183
As third preference100
Total Offers Made323
first preference offers303
second preference offers11
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications780
As first preference392
As second preference179
As third preference130
Total Offers Made320
first preference offers300
second preference offers12
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications708
As first preference377
As second preference157
As third preference118
Total Offers Made322
first preference offers290
second preference offers18
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.38%
Total Applications792
As first preference406
As second preference140
As third preference140
Total Offers Made323
first preference offers295
second preference offers19
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.34%
Total Applications819
As first preference407
As second preference155
As third preference159
Total Offers Made324
first preference offers304
second preference offers16
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications716
As first preference364
As second preference145
As third preference117
Total Offers Made322
first preference offers304
second preference offers13
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications690
As first preference375
As second preference113
As third preference123
Total Offers Made325
first preference offers305
second preference offers10
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.36%
Total Applications742
As first preference376
As second preference151
As third preference129
Total Offers Made296
first preference offers277
second preference offers12
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications694
As first preference356
As second preference140
As third preference124
Total Offers Made294
first preference offers275
second preference offers14
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.53%
Total Applications706
As first preference414
As second preference125
As third preference99
Total Offers Made292
first preference offers271
second preference offers15
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications572
As first preference312
As second preference108
As third preference86
Total Offers Made295
first preference offers263
second preference offers19
third preference offers13

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree48%
disagree8%
strongly disagree16%
don't know4%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree64%
disagree4%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree24%
agree68%
disagree4%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree0%
agree12%
disagree16%
strongly disagree16%
don't know8%
not applicable48%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree12%
agree68%
disagree16%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree52%
agree24%
disagree12%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
not applicable4%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree56%
agree40%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree56%
disagree4%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree40%
agree48%
disagree4%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree60%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree28%
agree40%
disagree16%
strongly disagree12%
don't know4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes80%
no20%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85%
any other white background ethnic origin4.1%
pakistani ethnic origin2.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
african ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin86.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.7%
pakistani ethnic origin1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
african ethnic origin0.6%

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