Best Secondary Schools in Calderdale 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 11 schools across Calderdale. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

27%

Outstanding rate

62.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The North Halifax Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	79	View school
🥈	The Crossley Heath School Secondary	Outstanding	78	View school
🥉	Trinity Academy Halifax Secondary	Outstanding	62	View school
4.	Rastrick High School Secondary	Good	55	View school
5.	Brighouse High School Secondary	Good	52	View school
6.	Ryburn Valley High School Secondary	Good	50	View school
7.	The Brooksbank School Secondary	Inadequate	35	View school
8.	Trinity Academy Grammar Secondary	Inadequate	33	View school
9.	Lightcliffe Academy Secondary	Inadequate	29	View school
10.	Park Lane Academy Secondary	Inadequate	26	View school
11.	Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy Secondary	Good	23	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Calderdale?

There are 11 secondary schools in Calderdale, of which 3 (27%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Calderdale?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Calderdale is The North Halifax Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Calderdale?

Primary and secondary school applications in Calderdale are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Calderdale council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Calderdale?

27% of secondary schools in Calderdale are rated Outstanding and 36% are rated Good. 76.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.