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The Crossley Heath School

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The Crossley Heath School

Savile Park, Halifax, HX3 0HG

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Pupils
1,141
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.2%
Attainment 8
74.2
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
74.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
69.6%
Basics 9-5
98.9%

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% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
81.5%
EBacc APS
7.15
EBacc 9-5
73.6%
EBacc 9-4
78.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.84
A*-A Grades
22.8%
A*-B Grades
50.8%
AAB+ %
14.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 111 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Crossley Heath School

The Crossley Heath School is a secondary school in Halifax, Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.2. The school has around 1,141 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 Crossley Heath School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Crossley Heath School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Crossley Heath School

What is The Crossley Heath School's Ofsted rating?
The Crossley Heath School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Crossley Heath School's latest exam results?
The Crossley Heath School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Crossley Heath School located?
The Crossley Heath School is a secondary school in Halifax, Calderdale (HX3 0HG).
How many pupils attend The Crossley Heath School?
The Crossley Heath School has around 1,141 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Crossley Heath School with other schools?
View The Crossley Heath School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Calderdale.