Explore other schools in this area
See every school around HX3 0RZ on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolNot applicable
Ravenscliffe High School
Skircoat Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0RZ, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.2 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
257
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong leadership and effective teaching practices. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a low GCSE Attainment 8 score and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents might appreciate the school's commitment to quality education, but should consider the current academic outcomes when making their decision.
Explore this location
Start from postcode HX3 0RZ — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Ravenscliffe High School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 28 November 2012Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.9%
Asian Pakistani15.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
Loading map…
53.70195, -1.86527 · HX3 0RZ
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107588
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Ravenscliffe High School rated by Ofsted?
Ravenscliffe High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2012.
Is Ravenscliffe High School a good school?
Ravenscliffe High School scores 56.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ravenscliffe High School in GCSEs?
Ravenscliffe High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near HX3 0RZ?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near HX3 0RZ with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.