The William Henry Smith School and Sixth FormBoothroyd , Brighouse

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form, based in Brighouse, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a boys 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.

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form currently has around 88 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 45.5% 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 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.2%).

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 86% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 57% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .