SecondaryData as of May 2026

Colne Valley High School

Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP

A Good-rated secondary school in Huddersfield.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,440

Ages

11-16

FSM

24.6%

Attainment 8

42.4

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

42.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

18.0%

Basics 9-5

34.0%

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

29.6%

EBacc APS

3.67

EBacc 9-5

10.9%

EBacc 9-4

16.7%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Colne Valley High School

Colne Valley High School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 532 responses), 28% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. The school has around 1,440 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Gillroyd Lane, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Colne Valley High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Some aspects not as strong
Sept 2019 — Good
Jun 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Colne Valley High School

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Frequently asked questions about Colne Valley High School

What is Colne Valley High School's Ofsted rating?

Colne Valley High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Colne Valley High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 532 responses): 28% of parents would recommend Colne Valley High School.

What are Colne Valley High School's latest exam results?

Colne Valley High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Colne Valley High School located?

Colne Valley High School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD7 5SP).

How many pupils attend Colne Valley High School?

Colne Valley High School has around 1,440 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Colne Valley High School with other schools?

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