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 secondary schools, of which 1 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 73% of secondary schools in Calderdale are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Crossley Heath School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Calderdale follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

11
Total schools
1
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
62.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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
 Inadequate 38 View school
11. Lightcliffe Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 35 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 1 (9%) 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 Crossley Heath 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?
9% of secondary schools in Calderdale are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.