- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Schools in HX3
A postcode district in Calderdale
- Postcode district
- 44 schools and nurseries
In short: HX3 is a postcode district in Calderdale with 17 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 22 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4417 primary · 7 secondary · 22 nurseries
Top-rated
All HX3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in HX3
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in HX3
17 in HX3, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
72 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 451
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
40 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 309
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.8
Top Secondary Schools in HX3
7 in HX3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
293 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1673.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 1,179
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
98 first choices, 125 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 788
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Inadequate in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
78 first choices, 96 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 481
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.7
Nurseries in HX3
22 in HX3, highest Ofsted grade first
Fairfield
Halifax, HX3 7RH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kevin Pearce Nursery
Halifax, HX3 5RQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup
Halifax, HX3 7AY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in HX3
2 in HX3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
293 first choices, 177 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1673.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 1,179
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Ravenscliffe High School
Halifax, HX3 0RZ · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 258
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.8
Special Schools in HX3
3 in HX3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ravenscliffe High School
Halifax, HX3 0RZ · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 258
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.8
Millcourt School
Halifax, HX3 7PA · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Stafford Hall School
Halifax, HX3 0AW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in HX3
4 in HX3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Millcourt School
Halifax, HX3 7PA · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Stafford Hall School
Halifax, HX3 0AW · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 18
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Hipperholme Grammar School
Hx3 8je · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1646.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 285
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in HX3, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding6
- Good23
- Not graded yet15
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every HX3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
HX3 has 44 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in HX3
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about HX3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in HX3?
HX3 has 44 schools, including 17 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 22 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in HX3?
The highest-ranked schools in HX3 on Eduscope are All Saints' CofE Primary School, The Crossley Heath School, Northowram Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in HX3?
There are 4 independent schools in HX3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in HX3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in HX3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 44 schools in HX3 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.