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The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

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The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

Boothroyd, Brighouse, HD6 3JW

Non-maintained special school
Boys
Pupils
88
Ages
5-19
FSM
45.5%
Attainment 8
0.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2023/24 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Brighouse, Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.6. The school has around 88 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Mar 2018 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

What is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form's latest exam results?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form located?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Brighouse, Calderdale (HD6 3JW).
How many pupils attend The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form?
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form has around 88 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form with other schools?
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