The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
PrimarySixth Form
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Ages5 – 19
83 pupils
Outstanding· Nov 2023
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Details
Type
Special School
Local Authority
Calderdale
Head Teacher
Mrs Sue Ackroyd
Gender
Boys
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Boarding
Boarding
Website
www.whsfoundation.org.uk
Reference Number
107589
Additional Provisions
Sixth Form
Special Educational Needs Support
Specific Learning DifficultySpeech, Language & CommunicationAutistic Spectrum DisorderSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils88 (101% of capacity)
Age Range5 – 19
GenderBoys only
Boys / Girls100% / 0%
Free School Meals48.9%
English as Additional Language2.3%
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance90.5%
Persistent Absence33.3%
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
Year 23
Year 34
Year 46
Year 510
Year 68
Year 78
Year 88
Year 912
Year 1010
Year 118
Year 126
Year 132
Pupil Ethnicities
White British93.2%
White & Black Caribbean2.3%
Pakistani2.3%
White Other1.1%
Unclassified1.1%
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
7 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Nov 2023
- 2023Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Special educational needs are addressed effectively.
- Environment is designed to meet pupils' needs.
Curriculum2- Pupils benefit from a varied and tailored curriculum.
- Curriculum evolves to meet pupils' changing needs.
Leadership2- Leaders understand and support pupils effectively.
- Leaders constantly strive to improve the school.
Safeguarding2- Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
- Staff work together to support pupils.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils receive expert help for their development.
- Work experience and courses are tailored to pupils.
Teaching Quality2- Staff receive regular training and are proud to work here.
- Phonics and literacy are tailored to individual needs.
Personal Development2- Pupils are encouraged to develop socially and emotionally.
- Careers provision and advice are exceptional.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave well and feel safe.
- Pupils have tailored behaviour support plans.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2018Outstanding
- 2015Good
- 2012Good
- 2009Good
- 2006Good
- 2000
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
| Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 score | 8.9 | 47.7 | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.0% | 49.3% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 20.0% | 67.0% | 65.4% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.0% | — | — |
| EBacc average point score | 0.27 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8
-1.21Below average
Pupils at this school made slightly less progress than similar pupils nationally
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
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