The Crossley Heath School

A good academy converter school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Crossley Heath School.

Halifax, HX30HG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.49
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Savile Park
Halifax, HX30HG
Phone
1422360272
Website
crossleyheath.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139182
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Savile Park, Halifax, HX3 0HG
Website
http://www.crossleyheath.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CROSSLEY HEATH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1160 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,133
Free School Meals
10.8% (122 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
72.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.2
English Attainment 8:
14.3
Maths Attainment 8:
14.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
21.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.2
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
77.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.0%
Ebacc Languages:
93.9%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.49
Progress 8 Range:
0.27 to 0.71
University Progression:
67.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
72.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
122 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
77.7 (+58.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
72.6 (+33.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
72.0 (+15.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.49 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
71 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
142
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,133 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(44 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Unlocking potential; building leaders of the future"

Courage Excellence Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

We truly look forward to welcoming students and championing their success. Our vision is to be the leading school for educational excellence, where we nurture happy students with strong values so they all contribute positively to society. The happiness of our students matters, and we aim for them to spread happiness as kind, courageous and excellent role models.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Netball Badminton Football Basketball Pickleball

Facilities

Sports Hall Main Hall Conference Suite Fitness Suite Multi-Use Games Area Classrooms Kensington Playing Field Children Parties

Admissions Criteria

Starting Year 7, Crossley Heath admits 180 pupils each year. Entry is determined by academic ability and attainment identified by an admissions exam (the FSCE Entrance Test) which assesses English and Maths and includes a Creative Writing task. Papers (except Creative Writing) are marked by computer and age-standardised. The test focuses on KS2 content taught up to end of Year 5 to reduce tutor dependency. A child may take the test only once, and candidates are ranked accordingly. In-year transfer tests are held each term with waiting lists and vacancy-based offers.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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