Ravenscliffe High School

Ravenscliffe High School continues to perform exceptionally well, maintaining its status as an outstanding school. The leadership and staff are dedicated to the academic and personal development of every pupil, exhibiting strong commitment to meeting special educational needs. Parents commend the school for its supportive environment, fostering a sense of safety and joy among pupils, who demonstrate respect and positive relationships. The curriculum, developed to cater to a range of learning abilities, has enabled significant progress, including notable achievements in reading and qualifications.

Strengths

• High expectations from leaders and staff for all pupils
• Strong progress in pupils' reading through a new phonics program
• Bespoke curriculum tailored to meet all learners' needs
• Inclusive environment promoting strong friendships among pupils
• Effective governors who support and challenge the leadership team
• Successful provision for work-related learning and employment opportunities

Areas for Improvement

• Need to further develop provision for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder and severe communication difficulties

In 2024–25 pupils at Ravenscliffe High School attended 90.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 26.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Ravenscliffe High School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Ravenscliffe High School had 7.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 3.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Ravenscliffe High School had 258 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Ravenscliffe High School received £28,623 and spent £28,951 for each of its 258 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £842,000 (£3,263 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Ravenscliffe High School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ravenscliffe High School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022.

When was Ravenscliffe High School last inspected by Ofsted?

Ravenscliffe High School was last inspected in December 2022.

How many pupils does Ravenscliffe High School have?

Ravenscliffe High School has 258 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ravenscliffe High School cover?

Ravenscliffe High School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Ravenscliffe High School?

Ravenscliffe High School is at Skircoat Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0RZ.