Best Grammar Schools in Calderdale
4 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- Calderdale has 4 grammar schools, accounting for 1.9% of all schools in the area, with a total of 2,667 pupils on roll.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Calderdale's grammar schools is 17.79, slightly lower than the national average of 18.10, with 7.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Calderdale's grammar schools have achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.33 and an Attainment 8 score of 67.14, outperforming the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively.
- Ofsted inspections have rated 100.0% of Calderdale's grammar schools as Good or Outstanding, with 3 schools rated Good, and 88.2% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
HG
Hipperholme Grammar School
HX3 8JE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils285
P/T Ratio–
BS
Broadwood School
Halifax, HX2 0RU
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils42
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 grammar schools in Calderdale, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.33 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 67.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,699 | £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.