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Colne Valley High School
Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5SP, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.4 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,440
Capacity
1,447
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves a large student body and demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 69% nationally. However, only 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction appears relatively low, with just 28% recommending the school. Families should weigh these factors carefully when considering enrollment.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (532 responses)
★★★★★2.3
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child feels safe
57%
My child is happy
49%
Progress is communicated
48%
My child makes good progress
47%
School has high expectations
47%
School keeps me informed
47%
School responds to concerns
41%
School supports development
29%
I'd recommend this school
28%
Behaviour is good
26%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.62418, -1.84644 · HD7 5SP
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140660
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thecvhs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Colne Valley High School rated by Ofsted?
Colne Valley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2019.
Is Colne Valley High School a good school?
Colne Valley High School scores 9.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Colne Valley High School?
Based on 532 Ofsted Parent View responses, Colne Valley High School receives a satisfaction score of 45% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Colne Valley High School in GCSEs?
Colne Valley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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