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Rastrick High School
Field Top Road, Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3XB, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.2 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,780
Capacity
1,750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 49.9, placing it in the top 30% nationally. A commendable 77% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 61% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 27%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 49.9 | Top 30% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 61% | Top 17% 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%. | 27% | Top 49% 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%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
Asian Pakistani10.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Black African1.3%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.69655, -1.79176 · HD6 3XB
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137444
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Rastrick High School rated by Ofsted?
Rastrick High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2015.
Is Rastrick High School a good school?
Rastrick High School scores 64.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Rastrick High School in GCSEs?
Rastrick High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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