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Lightcliffe Academy
Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8TL, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.2 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
820
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 86% nationally. However, only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 66% recommending the school, suggesting a mixed but generally positive experience for families.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% UK |
| 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% UK |
| 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% UK |
| 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%. | 21% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
My child feels safe
76%
School has high expectations
73%
My child is happy
72%
School keeps me informed
72%
Progress is communicated
71%
My child makes good progress
70%
Behaviour is good
70%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School supports development
66%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.72263, -1.78925 · HX3 8TL
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137036
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lightcliffe Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lightcliffe Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Lightcliffe Academy a good school?
Lightcliffe Academy scores 14.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Lightcliffe Academy?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lightcliffe Academy receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lightcliffe Academy in GCSEs?
Lightcliffe Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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