The Ovenden High School, based in Halifax, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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 Ovenden High School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Nursery Lane, Halifax, HX3 5SX
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Calderdale
Headteacher / Principal:
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 127767

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils:
Number of Boys:
Number of Girls:

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 1,753 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dean Field Infant School
Cousin Lane , Ovenden HX2 8DQ
- not rated 463 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dean Field Community Primary School
Cousin Lane , Ovenden HX2 8DQ
3out of 4 555 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Dean Field Community Primary School
Cousin Lane , Ovenden HX2 8DQ
- not rated 555 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Moorside Junior School
Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP
- not rated 585 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moorside Infant and Nursery School
Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP
- not rated 585 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Ovenden High School
Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Ridings School
Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ostler School
Battison Road , HX1 4RG
- not rated 1,623 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Academy Halifax
Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ
4out of 4 1,710 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The North Halifax Grammar School
Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU
- not rated 1,869 yd Foundation school Not Applicable 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 2,610 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Northgate House , HX1 1UN
- not rated 2,761 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 2,037 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norset House
West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG
- not rated 1,391 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Broadwood School
252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU
- not rated 1,505 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Whitley AP Academy
Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR
3out of 4 1,777 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Calderdale PRU
Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR
- not rated 1,777 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beacon Lights Schools
Lister Lane , HX1 5JL
- not rated 2,430 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.