Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityCalderdale
AddressAlbert Road, HX6 2NW
URN144946

School Census

Total 918
Girls/Boys 456/462
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.7%/50.3%
% pupils where English not first language 50.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 435
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
22/02/2023 Good
18/10/2016 Inadequate
Inspection Date 22/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 18/10/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 60.90%
Entering EBacc 65.00%
EBacc average point score 4.23
Progress 8 0.38
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 49%
Entering EBacc 52%
EBacc average point score 3.56
Progress 8 0.22
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 50%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.65
Progress 8 -0.22

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications353
As first preference132
As second preference107
As third preference70
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers132
second preference offers27
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications350
As first preference130
As second preference114
As third preference67
Total Offers Made192
first preference offers130
second preference offers37
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications394
As first preference122
As second preference151
As third preference67
Total Offers Made171
first preference offers122
second preference offers39
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications414
As first preference117
As second preference135
As third preference74
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers117
second preference offers37
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications334
As first preference74
As second preference134
As third preference82
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers73
second preference offers22
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications272
As first preference64
As second preference112
As third preference52
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers64
second preference offers30
third preference offers7

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree31%
disagree10%
strongly disagree22%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree36%
disagree7%
strongly disagree19%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree34%
agree33%
disagree11%
strongly disagree19%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree16%
agree20%
disagree3%
strongly disagree19%
don't know12%
not applicable29%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree26%
agree34%
disagree16%
strongly disagree19%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree27%
agree24%
disagree14%
strongly disagree22%
don't know1%
not applicable11%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes35%
no65%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree23%
agree20%
disagree11%
strongly disagree40%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree34%
agree43%
disagree5%
strongly disagree16%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree40%
disagree9%
strongly disagree17%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree31%
agree41%
disagree6%
strongly disagree16%
don't know5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree49%
disagree6%
strongly disagree15%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree34%
disagree4%
strongly disagree19%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree23%
agree36%
disagree5%
strongly disagree24%
don't know11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes66%
no34%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
pakistani ethnic origin40.4%
white british ethnic origin26.1%
any other white background ethnic origin8.8%
gypsy roma ethnic origin3.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin3.3%
indian ethnic origin3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.9%
african ethnic origin2.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
pakistani ethnic origin37.1%
white british ethnic origin30.5%
any other white background ethnic origin9.6%
gypsy roma ethnic origin5.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin3.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin2.5%
african ethnic origin2.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.3%
indian ethnic origin1.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%

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