The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 74.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
74.5
30.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
99%
57.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,141
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 11.2%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- THE CROSSLEY HEATH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Dean Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Savile Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSavile Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 651m away
The Gleddings School
Independent · 788m away
Calderdale College
16 plus · 897m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 924m away
Warley Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Beacon Lights Schools
Independent · 1.1km away
Ravenscliffe High School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Crossley Heath School a selective school?
Yes. The Crossley Heath School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is The Crossley Heath School's Ofsted rating?
The Crossley Heath School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Crossley Heath School?
The Crossley Heath School currently has 1,141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Crossley Heath School take?
The Crossley Heath School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Crossley Heath School?
The Crossley Heath School is in Halifax, HX3 0HG, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Crossley Heath School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Crossley Heath School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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