Schools in Calderdale
111 schools in the Calderdale council area: 82 primary, 12 secondary, 4 all-through, 2 sixth form / college, plus 11 special. 11 are independent. 14 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (82)
- Abbey Park AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 85%
- All Saints' CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 77% Oversubscribed
- Ash Green Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 83% Oversubscribed
- Barkisland CofE VA Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 76%
- Beech Hill SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Bolton Brow Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- Bowling Green AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 79% Oversubscribed
- Bradshaw Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 78%
- Burnley Road AcademyState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 27%
- Carr Green Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Castle Hill Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Central Street Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2022
- Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Cliffe Hill Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Colden Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Copley Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 12%
- Cross Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Dean Field Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 12%
- Ferney Lee Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Field Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 18%
- Hebden Royd CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Holywell Green Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Lee Mount AcademyState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Lightcliffe C of E Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Longroyde Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Luddenden CofE SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2021KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Luddendenfoot AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Midgley SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Moorside Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 55% Oversubscribed
- Mount Pellon Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 63%
- New Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 47%
- Norland CE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Northowram Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Old Earth Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2022KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- Old Town Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Parkinson Lane Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 61% Oversubscribed
- Ripponden Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Riverside Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Salterhebble Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 69% Oversubscribed
- Salterlee Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Savile Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Scout Road AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Shade Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Shelf Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Siddal Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 32%
- St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant SchoolState · Ages 5–7 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023
- St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2022KS2 expected standard: 68%
- St Augustine's CofE SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 36%
- St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, CliftonState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 79%
- St John's Primary School In RishworthState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 89%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 95%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, BrighouseState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65%
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 56%
- St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 62%
- St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 83%
- St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 60%
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Stubbings Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2022
- The Gleddings SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–11Independent inspection
- The Greetland AcademyState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 86%
- Todmorden CofE J, I & N SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Triangle CofE VC Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Trinity Academy AkroydonState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Trinity Academy St Chad'sState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 81%
- Trinity Academy St Peter'sState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Trinity Academy WhitehillState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Wainstalls SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2024KS2 expected standard: 91%
- Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Warley Road Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Warley Town SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65%
- West Vale AcademyState · Ages 4–11Report card: expected standard· 2025KS2 expected standard: 82%
- Withinfields Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Woodhouse Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 74%
Secondary schools (12)
- Brighouse High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 40.0
- Lightcliffe AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 38.5
- Park Lane AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025Attainment 8: 40.9
- Rastrick High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 49.9
- Rishworth SchoolIndependent · Ages 10–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 26.3
- Ryburn Valley High SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 48.7 Oversubscribed
- The Brooksbank SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 50.7
- The Crossley Heath SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 74.5 Oversubscribed
- The North Halifax Grammar SchoolGrammar · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 68.5 Oversubscribed
- Todmorden High School, A SHARE AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2020Attainment 8: 46.0
- Trinity Academy GrammarState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.3
- Trinity Academy HalifaxState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 44.5 Oversubscribed
All-through schools (4)
- Beacon Lights SchoolsIndependent · Ages 4–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 16.0
- Hipperholme Grammar SchoolIndependent · Ages 3–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 52.0
- The Calder Learning TrustState · Ages 4–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 48.8
- The Halifax AcademyState · Ages 4–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.1
Sixth form / college schools (2)
- Calderdale CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
- Trinity Sixth Form AcademyState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: C+
Special schools (11)
- Brearley Hall SchoolIndependent special · Ages 7–16Independent inspection
- Broadwood SchoolIndependent special · Ages 7–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 3.5
- Compass Community School NorthIndependent special · Ages 11–17 · BoysIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 7.0
- Compass Community School Willow ParkIndependent special · Ages 6–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 5.9
- Highbury SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Millcourt SchoolIndependent special · Ages 9–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 4.0
- Ravenscliffe High SchoolState special · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 0.3
- Riverbank Primary SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–11Independent inspection
- Stafford Hall SchoolIndependent special · Ages 10–19Independent inspection
- The William Henry Smith School and Sixth FormState special · Ages 5–19 · BoysOfsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 0.6
- Wood Bank SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 0%
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Calderdale may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data