Lightcliffe Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Address | Stoney Lane, HX3 8TL |
| School Website | www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1422201028 |
| URN | 137036 |
School Census
| Total | 977 |
| Girls/Boys | 493/484 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.5%/49.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 243 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 16/03/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 06/11/2018 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/11/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 16 March 2022 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 30 November 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 June 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 February 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 19 November 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 February 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 October 2019 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 November 2018 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 01 March 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 04 November 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 May 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 20 January 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 16 September 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 May 2014 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 4.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.09 |
| Progress 8 | -0.37 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 5% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.31 |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.37 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 364 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 90 |
| Total Offers Made | 157 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 379 |
| As first preference | 116 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 378 |
| As first preference | 91 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 91 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 438 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 111 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 22 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 459 |
| As first preference | 110 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 125 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 538 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 540 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 173 |
| As third preference | 110 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 529 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 110 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 506 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 266 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 71 |
| third preference offers | 29 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 525 |
| As first preference | 169 |
| As second preference | 151 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 727 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 236 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 265 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 215 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 39% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 65% |
| no | 35% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stoney Lane, , HX3 8TW
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wakefield Road, , HX3 8SH
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Victoria Road, , HD6 4DY