Ravenscliffe High School is a not applicable school in Halifax, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ravenscliffe High School currently has around 257 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 62.3% boys and 37.7% girls. Around 42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.9%). pakistani pupils make up about 15.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Skircoat Green, Halifax, HX3 0RZ |
| Website: | http://www.ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01422358621 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Hague |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107588 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 257 |
| Number of Boys: | 160 |
| Number of Girls: | 97 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.90% | 177 |
| Pakistani | 15.60% | 40 |
| White and Asian | 4.70% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 6 |
| Other White | 1.60% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 3 |
| African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Primary School Wakefield Road , Copley HX3 0TP | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School Dudwell Lane , HX3 0SD | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Stafford Square , HX3 0AU | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Junior School Oxford Lane , Siddal HX3 9LA | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddal Infants' School Backhold Lane , Siddal HX3 9DL | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Learning Trust Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haugh Shaw School Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermerside School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gleddings School Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB | - not rated | 711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT | - not rated | 973 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall School Cheltenham Place , Halifax HX3 0AW | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.