Colne Valley High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gillroyd Lane Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5SP |
| Phone | 01484848680 |
| Reference Number | 140660 |
Colne Valley High School has shown notable improvement since its last inspection, moving from requiring improvement to a good rating in all areas assessed. The new principal has implemented significant changes that have positively affected the school culture, contributing to improved behavior and learning. Parents and pupils express high confidence in leadership, and there are positive relationships between students and staff, alongside effective safeguarding measures.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1440 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.97%
Girls: 49.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 142 | 147 | 289 |
| 8 | 148 | 139 | 287 |
| 9 | 140 | 147 | 287 |
| 10 | 144 | 137 | 281 |
| 11 | 160 | 136 | 296 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 18 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 22 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High level of confidence in school leadership.
- Improved behavior and learning environment.
- Effective inclusion of students with special educational needs.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Good curriculum planning in most subjects.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- GCSE outcomes in some subjects are lower than expected.
- Planning gaps in weaker subjects need to be addressed.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 69 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 98 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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