Best Schools in Calderdale
216 schools in Calderdale
Key Facts
- Calderdale has a total of 215 schools, with 96.2% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 75.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Calderdale have 59.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 27.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Secondary schools in Calderdale have a Progress 8 score of 0.06, an Attainment 8 score of 49.96, and 53.9% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4.
- In Calderdale, the pupil-teacher ratio is 22.24 in primary schools and 17.72 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £7,981 and £7,957 respectively.
Top Nurseries in Calderdale
101 nurseries in Calderdale
Top Primary Schools in Calderdale
102 primary schools in Calderdale
HG
Hipperholme Grammar School
HX3 8JE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils285
P/T Ratio–
RS
Rishworth School
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils361
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Calderdale
13 secondary schools in Calderdale
The Crossley Heath School
Ofsted
Good
Halifax, HX3 0HG
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.49
Attainment 872.6
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,179
The North Halifax Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Halifax, HX2 9SU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.18
Attainment 868.4
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,207
Trinity Academy Halifax
Ofsted
Outstanding
Halifax, HX2 9TZ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.00
Attainment 843.5
Eng+Maths61%
Pupils1,624
Trinity Academy Grammar
Ofsted
Good
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2NW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.38
Attainment 844.5
Eng+Maths66%
Pupils968
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Calderdale
2 sixth form colleges in Calderdale
Top Special Schools in Calderdale
5 special schools in Calderdale
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Ofsted
Outstanding
Brighouse, HD6 3JW
Special · Primary · Ages 5–19 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.5%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio–
RH
Ravenscliffe High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Halifax, HX3 0RZ
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.5%
Pupils258
P/T Ratio13.3
Top Independent Schools in Calderdale
12 independent schools in Calderdale
HG
Hipperholme Grammar School
HX3 8JE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils285
P/T Ratio–
RS
Rishworth School
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils361
P/T Ratio–
The Gleddings School
Halifax, HX3 0JB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils224
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Calderdale has 216 schools, including 102 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 101 nurseries, 12 independent schools, 5 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.02 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,348 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.