The Calder Learning Trust, based in Hebden Bridge, provides all-through education, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a academy converter 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.
The Calder Learning Trust currently has around 1282 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 24.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84%).
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.
| Address: | Brier Hey Lane, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5QN |
| Website: | https://www.calderlearningtrust.com |
| Telephone: | 01422883213 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Taylor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 150387 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/02/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1265 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1282 |
| Number of Boys: | 626 |
| Number of Girls: | 656 |
| White British | 84.00% | 1077 |
| Pakistani | 5.70% | 73 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 35 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 4 |
| African | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 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 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scout Road Primary School Scout Road , Mytholmyroyd HX7 5JR | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scout Road Academy Scout Road , Mytholmyroyd HX7 5JR | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Road Academy Burnley Road , Mytholmroyd HX7 5DE | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Burnley Road , Mytholmroyd HX7 5DE | - not rated | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midgley School Lane Ends , Midgley HX2 6TX | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Calder Learning Trust Brier Hey Lane , Mytholmroyd HX7 5QN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Hall School 1 Burnley Road , Luddendenfoot HX2 6HP | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale House School Stacks Lane , Cragg Vale HX7 5RP | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Bank School Dene View , Luddenden HX2 6PB | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kershaw Dene School Luddenfoot , HX2 6PB | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glen House Montessori School Cragg Vale , HX7 5SQ | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.