Colne Valley High School, based in Huddersfield, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Colne Valley High School currently has around 1440 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 24.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gillroyd Lane, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP |
| Website: | http://www.thecvhs.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01484848680 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steve Dixon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140660 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/09/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1447 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1440 |
| Number of Boys: | 734 |
| Number of Girls: | 706 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.90% | 1266 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 38 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 30 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 12 |
| African | 0.80% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 8 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Church Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5TA | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit Chapel Hill , Linthwaite HD7 5NJ | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthwaite Clough Primary School Chapel Hill , Linthwaite HD7 5NJ | 1out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowlersley Primary School Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Main Avenue , Cowlersley HD4 5US | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane , Linthwaite HD7 5SP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Technology College Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor End Academy Dryclough Road , Crosland Moor HD4 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.