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The Crossley Heath School
Savile Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0HG, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.0 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,141
Capacity
1,160
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 2% nationally and a remarkable 99% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 95% of parents express satisfaction with the school, highlighting a strong community feel. While 76% of students progress to university, only 34% attend top-third institutions, indicating potential areas for growth in guiding students toward higher-tier options.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 74.5 | Top 2% 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%. | 99% | Top 3% 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%. | 99% | Top 1% 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%. | 82% | Top 2% 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%. | 79% | Top 2% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (62 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School supports development
92%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani36.9%
White British29.2%
Asian Indian13.8%
Asian Other4.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Other1.5%
White Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.71165, -1.87814 · HX3 0HG
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139182
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.crossleyheath.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Crossley Heath School rated by Ofsted?
The Crossley Heath School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is The Crossley Heath School a good school?
The Crossley Heath School scores 97.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Crossley Heath School?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Crossley Heath School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Crossley Heath School in GCSEs?
The Crossley Heath School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 74.5. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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