Calderdale College

A good further education school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Calderdale College.

Halifax, HX13UZ Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

21

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
10.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Sustained employment
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
08 November 2022
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Francis Street
Halifax, HX13UZ
Phone
1422399303
Website
calderdale.ac.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130535
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Francis Street, Halifax, HX1 3UZ
Website
http://www.calderdale.ac.uk/
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
18.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
29.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
35.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
9%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
771 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Childcare Skills (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Attendance Aspiration Attitude Achievement Place Prosperity Partnerships Performance Planet Professionalism Inclusivity Respect Diversity

Facilities

Inspire Centre DigiHub The Engineering Centre Automotive Centre Mill Studios Dog Grooming Salon HX1 Cuisine 1893 D Cafe Full Works Salon Inspire Café Learning Centre Trade Academy Car Parking Course Facilities

Curriculum Highlights

The DigiHub (£1.7m) facilities The Engineering Centre (Brighouse) for engineering & manufacturing Mill Studios (creative media) Inspire Centre (Sports, Animal Care, Learning Centre) University Centre (Higher Education) Cuisine 1893 restaurant kitchen training Inspire Café and Full Works Salon Free Breakfast for all students 3 free car parks on site

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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