Located in Halifax, The Crossley Heath School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Crossley Heath School currently has around 1141 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 11.2% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 36.9%. white british pupils make up about 29.2% , followed by indian at 13.8%

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 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 53% who stay in school sixth forms and 3% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Savile Park, Halifax, HX3 0HG
Website: http://www.crossleyheath.org.uk
Telephone: 01422360272
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Calderdale
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Dean Jones
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 139182

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1160
Number of Pupils: 1141
Number of Boys: 612
Number of Girls: 529

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani36.90%421
White British29.20%333
Indian13.80%158
Other Asian4.80%55
Other Mixed2.50%28
Unclassified2.50%28
African1.90%22
White and Asian1.80%21
Chinese1.80%21
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%17
Other White1.40%16
Bangladeshi0.90%10
White and Black Caribbean0.40%4
White and Black African0.30%3
Other Black0.30%3
Irish0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.34)
Of the 180 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 163 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.34
Town average
-0.07
Local authority average
0.04
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
84%
Town average
46%
Local authority average
54%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
93%
Town average
51%
Local authority average
51%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
69.3
Town average
50.2
Local authority average
50.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.6
Town average
4.4
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ling Bob Nursery School
Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD
- not rated 2,421 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Savile Park Primary School
Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER
3out of 4 315 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity CofE (Aided) Junior School
Savile Hall , Savile Park Road HX1 2ES
- not rated 642 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Halifax Holy Trinity CofE (VA) Primary School
Savile Hall , Savile Park Road HX1 2ES
- not rated 642 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
Savile Park Road , HX1 2ES
2out of 4 642 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Parkinson Lane , HX1 3XL
4out of 4 711 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Crossley Heath School
Savile Park , HX3 0HG
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Crossley Heath School
Savile Park , HX3 0HG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Haugh Shaw School
Moorfield Street , HX1 3ER
- not rated 262 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Clare Hall School
Oxford Road , HX1 2QU
- not rated 1,382 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Halifax High at Wellesley Park
Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA
- not rated 1,885 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Calderdale College
Francis Street , HX1 3UZ
- not rated 980 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Northgate House , HX1 1UN
- not rated 2,057 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Halifax Academy
Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA
3out of 4 1,885 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Gleddings School
Birdcage Lane , Savile Park HX3 0JB
- not rated 860 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Beacon Lights Schools
Lister Lane , HX1 5JL
- not rated 1,223 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bermerside School
Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ
- not rated 1,497 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ravenscliffe High School
Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ
4out of 4 1,497 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Elms
Stafford Hall , Cheltenham Place HX3 0AT
- not rated 1,605 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.