The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.9
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
18.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 306 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,780
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mathew Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Field Top Road, Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3XB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongroyde Primary School
Primary · Very close
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Special school · 867m away
Field Lane Primary School
Primary · 974m away
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Woodhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Carr Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Highbury School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rastrick High School a selective school?
No. Rastrick High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rastrick High School's Ofsted rating?
Rastrick High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rastrick High School?
Rastrick High School currently has 1,780 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rastrick High School take?
Rastrick High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rastrick High School?
Rastrick High School is in Brighouse, HD6 3XB, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rastrick High School have a sixth form?
No, Rastrick High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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