Colne Valley High School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Colne Valley High School is a secondary school in Huddersfield for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 8th of 10 secondary schools in Huddersfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 September 2019, report published 13 October 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

294 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.4

42.4, 3.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths34%

34%, 11.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths59.9%

59.9%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc29.6%

29.6%, 10.9 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.67

3.67, 0.42 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,360 pupils on roll, with places for 1,447

Eligible for free school meals25.2%

25.2%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.1%

4.1%, 17.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.5%

18.5%, 3.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Colne Valley High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Moor End Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 45.9
Royds Hall, A Share Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.8
Salendine Nook High School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 50.9
Huddersfield Grammar School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 60.8
Newsome Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.1

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Steve Dixon
Phone: 01484848680
Website: thecvhs.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP
Local authority: Kirklees
URN: 140660

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.