The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023). Boys only.
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 88
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Sue Ackroyd (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Education and residential inspection summary
September 2023 | Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Boothroyd, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmField Lane Primary School
Primary · 426m away
Highbury School
Special school · 700m away
Rastrick High School
Secondary · 867m away
Carr Green Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Longroyde Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Old Earth Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Woodhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form currently has 88 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form take?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is in Brighouse, HD6 3JW, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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