Ravenscliffe High School - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Community special school
Ages: 11–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 257
FSM: 42.7%

Governance

Local authority: Calderdale
Head: Mrs Joanne Hague (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

Official report availableOctober 2022

School inspection

5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

Short inspection

October 2017 | Short Inspection

Full inspection: Outstanding

November 2012 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Outstanding

January 2008 | Full Inspection

Full inspection

January 2005 | Full Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Skircoat Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0RZ

Town setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Copley Primary School

Primary · 330m away

All Saints' CofE Primary School

Primary · 378m away

The Gleddings School

Independent · 651m away

Salterhebble Junior and Infant School

Primary · 822m away

The Elms

Independent · 891m away

Stafford Hall School

Independent · 897m away

Park Lane Academy

Secondary · 1.2km away

The Crossley Heath School

Secondary · 1.4km away

Questions parents ask

What is Ravenscliffe High School's Ofsted rating?

Ravenscliffe High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend Ravenscliffe High School?

Ravenscliffe High School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Ravenscliffe High School take?

Ravenscliffe High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Ravenscliffe High School?

Ravenscliffe High School is in Halifax, HX3 0RZ, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Ravenscliffe High School have a sixth form?

Yes, Ravenscliffe High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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