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.

Calderdale has 11 open secondary schools. Of the 11 with a published Ofsted inspection, 1 (9%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 73% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, The Crossley Heath School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Calderdale follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

11
Total schools
1
Outstanding (historic grade)
9%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
62.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 The Crossley Heath School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
🥈 The North Halifax Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 88 View school
🥉 Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
4. Trinity Academy Halifax
Secondary
 Outstanding 66 View school
5. Rastrick High School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
6. Ryburn Valley High School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
7. Trinity Academy Grammar
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
8. Brighouse High School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
9. The Brooksbank School
Secondary
 Inadequate 51 View school
10. Park Lane Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 38 View school
11. Lightcliffe Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 35 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Calderdale

Best primary schools in CalderdaleTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in CalderdaleTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in CalderdalePrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in CalderdaleReception–Year 6 only How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Calderdale?
There are 11 open secondary schools in Calderdale (closed schools are excluded). 1 of the 11 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Calderdale?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Calderdale is The Crossley Heath School. The full ranked table above lists the top 11 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Calderdale?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Calderdale?
Primary and secondary applications in Calderdale are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Calderdale council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.