The Crossley Heath School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Savile Park, Halifax, HX3 0HGOpen in maps

The Crossley Heath School is a secondary school in Halifax for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 1st of 6 secondary schools in Halifax. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 25 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

178 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score74.5

74.5, 28.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths98.9%

98.9%, 53.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths98.9%

98.9%, 34.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc81.5%

81.5%, 41 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.18

7.18, 3.09 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

101 students

Average point score per A level entry34.84

34.84, 0.16 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,179 pupils on roll, with places for 1,160

Eligible for free school meals8.7%

8.7%, 17.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language28.6%

28.6%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.1%

4.1%, 10.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.8%

0.8%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Crossley Heath School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Beacon Lights Schools0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 16.0
The Halifax Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.1
Trinity Sixth Form Academy1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Trinity Academy Grammar1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.3
Park Lane Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: Inadequate to goodAttainment 8: 40.9

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE CROSSLEY HEATH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Dean Jones
Phone
01422360272
Website
crossleyheath.org.uk
Address
Savile Park, Halifax, HX3 0HG
Local authority
Calderdale
URN
139182

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.