The Crossley Heath School
The Crossley Heath School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Halifax, HX3, in the Calderdale council area. It has 1,179 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023): Good. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 3 July 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.49 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 74.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 98.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 178 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 34.84 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 101 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,179 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 8.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 28.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 3.16% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.61% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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