Colne Valley High School

A good academy sponsor led school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Colne Valley High School.

Huddersfield, HD75SP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 59.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
18 September 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
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
Gillroyd Lane
Linthwaite
Huddersfield, HD75SP
Phone
1484848680
Website
thecvhs.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140660
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP
Website
http://www.thecvhs.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1447 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,436
Free School Meals
23.7% (340 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
English Attainment 8:
9.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.2
Ebacc English:
96.1%
Ebacc Entry:
19.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
75.0%
Ebacc Languages:
31.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.40
Progress 8 Range:
-0.57 to -0.24

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
239
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,436 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Excellence Together"

Respect Integrity Teamwork Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal Mr Chris Alker emphasising ambition, the CVHS values (RITA) and the school’s role in supporting students to achieve their best within a community framework.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum coherently sequenced to provide core knowledge and cultural capital needed for future learning and employment Broad range of subjects at Key Stage 4 including Maths, Further Maths, English Language, English Literature, Science (Triple Science), Business Studies, Enterprise, Computer Science, Construction, Design and Technology, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Drama, Performing Arts, Fine Art, French and Spanish, Geography, Health and Social Care, Child Development, History, Media Studies, Creative iMedia, Music Performance, Sports Studies, GCSE PE Subject Curriculum Intents and Five Year Overview documents are available on the curriculum pages

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast is available from 8:00 each school day; the end of the school day programme includes focused revision, sports and performing arts, with additional before/after-school sessions (e.g., early bird learning before school and after-school revision for Year 11).

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