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The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Boothroyd, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3JW, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.5 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
88
Capacity
87
Ages
5–19
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in a high parent satisfaction rate of 95%. However, academic performance shows challenges, as none of the students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a need for improvement in these key subjects.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 0.6 | 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 |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School responds to concerns
81%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
White Other1.1%
Location
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53.69324, -1.80368 · HD6 3JW
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107589
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.whsschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form a good school?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form scores 60.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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