Largest Schools in Calderdale (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 93 schools in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 173Rastrick High SchoolBrighouse · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,774
- 243Trinity Academy HalifaxHalifax · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,624
- 363Ryburn Valley High SchoolSowerby Bridge · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,589
- 433The Halifax AcademyHalifax · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,461
- 561The Brooksbank SchoolElland · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,446
- 634Brighouse High SchoolBrighouse · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,317
- 749The Calder Learning TrustHebden Bridge · Academy All-throughPupils: 1,250
- 895The North Halifax Grammar SchoolHalifax · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,207
- 991The Crossley Heath SchoolHalifax · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,179
- 1042Trinity Academy GrammarSowerby Bridge · Academy SecondaryPupils: 968
- 1145Todmorden High School, A SHARE AcademyTodmorden · Academy SecondaryPupils: 885
- 1224Lightcliffe AcademyHalifax · Academy SecondaryPupils: 788
- 1356Trinity Academy WhitehillHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 593
- 1434Beech Hill SchoolHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 571
- 1532Parkinson Lane Community Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 535
- 1656Warley Road Primary AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 518
- 1726Park Lane AcademyHalifax · Academy SecondaryPupils: 481
- 1854Old Earth Primary SchoolElland · Academy PrimaryPupils: 461
- 1961Northowram Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 451
- 2020Ash Green Community Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 440
- 2173Woodhouse Primary SchoolBrighouse · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 415
- 2289The Greetland AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 385
- 2363Lightcliffe C of E Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 370
- 248Rishworth SchoolSowerby Bridge · Independent All-throughPupils: 361
- 2515Savile Park Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 348
- 2648Carr Green Primary SchoolBrighouse · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 340
- 2727Longroyde Primary SchoolBrighouse · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 340
- 2828Withinfields Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 338
- 2938Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 330
- 3028Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 330
- 3177Bradshaw Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 323
- 3249Copley Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 309
- 3346Cross Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolElland · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 309
- 3436Mount Pellon Primary AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 303
- 3577Hipperholme Grammar SchoolCalderdale · Independent All-throughPupils: 285
- 3635Lee Mount AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 274
- 3743St Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 272
- 3825Todmorden CofE J, I & N SchoolTodmorden · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 237
- 3917Moorside Community Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 231
- 4045Bolton Brow Primary AcademySowerby Bridge · Academy PrimaryPupils: 227
- 4158St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior SchoolBrighouse · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 224
- 4226Shelf Junior and Infant SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 221
- 4360Dean Field Community Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 220
- 4417Ferney Lee Primary SchoolTodmorden · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 219
- 4560Abbey Park AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 217
- 466Beacon Lights SchoolsHalifax · Independent All-throughPupils: 209
- 4784All Saints' CofE Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 208
- 4851Salterhebble Junior and Infant SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 204
- 4924Trinity Academy AkroydonHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 203
- 5078Luddendenfoot AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 202
- 5185St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, CliftonBrighouse · Academy PrimaryPupils: 198
- 5277Barkisland CofE VA Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 197
- 5349St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, BrighouseBrighouse · Academy PrimaryPupils: 196
- 5421Cliffe Hill Community Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 195
- 5533St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 192
- 5674Wainstalls SchoolHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 190
- 5788Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant SchoolBrighouse · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 183
- 5833New Road Primary SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 182
- 5969Shade Primary SchoolTodmorden · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 178
- 6043Triangle CofE VC Primary SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 173
- 6138St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 172
- 6252Ripponden Junior and Infant SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 171
- 6354Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary SchoolTodmorden · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 169
- 649Siddal Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 169
- 6570Bowling Green AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 164
- 6617Castle Hill Primary SchoolTodmorden · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 162
- 6714Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 159
- 6850St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant SchoolBrighouse · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 156
- 696St Augustine's CofE SchoolHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 156
- 7096St John's Primary School In RishworthSowerby Bridge · Academy PrimaryPupils: 152
- 7138Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary AcademySowerby Bridge · Academy PrimaryPupils: 150
- 724Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolElland · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 138
- 7377St Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 137
- 7458Holywell Green Primary SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 134
- 7563Warley Town SchoolHalifax · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 129
- 768Burnley Road AcademyHebden Bridge · Academy PrimaryPupils: 129
- 7785Trinity Academy St Chad'sBrighouse · Academy PrimaryPupils: 121
- 7858Riverside Junior SchoolHebden Bridge · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 118
- 7925Hebden Royd CofE Primary SchoolHebden Bridge · Academy PrimaryPupils: 109
- 8042Luddenden CofE SchoolHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 108
- 8117St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyElland · Academy PrimaryPupils: 106
- 827Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolTodmorden · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 105
- 8371Scout Road AcademyHebden Bridge · Academy PrimaryPupils: 104
- 8460Trinity Academy St Peter'sSowerby Bridge · Academy PrimaryPupils: 94
- 8527St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary AcademyTodmorden · Academy PrimaryPupils: 94
- 8671Old Town Primary SchoolHebden Bridge · Academy PrimaryPupils: 84
- 8761West Vale AcademyHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 74
- 8821Salterlee Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy PrimaryPupils: 74
- 894Field Lane Primary SchoolBrighouse · Academy PrimaryPupils: 72
- 9092Stubbings Infant SchoolHebden Bridge · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 71
- 9147Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 70
- 9283St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 61
- 9374Norland CE SchoolSowerby Bridge · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 61
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rastrick High School Brighouse · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,774 | 72.5 Top 25% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,774 |
| 2 | Trinity Academy Halifax Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,624 | 43.0 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,624 |
| 3 | Ryburn Valley High School Sowerby Bridge · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,589 | 62.5 Top 50% | 48.7 Attainment 8 | 1,589 |
| 4 | The Halifax Academy Halifax · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 1,461 | 32.9 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,461 |
| 5 | The Brooksbank School Elland · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,446 | 61.4 Top 50% | 50.7 Attainment 8 | 1,446 |
| 6 | Brighouse High School Brighouse · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,317 | 34.2 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,317 |
| 7 | The Calder Learning Trust Hebden Bridge · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 1,250 | 49.4 Top 50% | 27.7% Free school meals | 1,250 |
| 8 | The North Halifax Grammar School Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,207 | 95.0 Top 5% | 68.5 Attainment 8 | 1,207 |
| 9 | The Crossley Heath School Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,179 | 91.0 Top 10% | 74.5 Attainment 8 | 1,179 |
| 10 | Trinity Academy Grammar Sowerby Bridge · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 968 | 41.5 Lower 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 968 |
| 11 | Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy Todmorden · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 885 | 45.1 Lower 50% | 29.4% Free school meals | 885 |
| 12 | Lightcliffe Academy Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 788 | 24.2 Lower 50% | 38.5 Attainment 8 | 788 |
| 13 | Trinity Academy Whitehill Halifax · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 593 | 55.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 593 |
| 14 | Beech Hill School Halifax · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 571 | 34.4 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 571 |
| 15 | Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 535 | 31.7 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 535 |
| 16 | Warley Road Primary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 518 | 56.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 518 |
| 17 | Park Lane Academy Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 481 | 25.7 Lower 50% | 40.9 Attainment 8 | 481 |
| 18 | Old Earth Primary School Elland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 461 | 53.6 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 19 | Northowram Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 451 | 60.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 20 | Ash Green Community Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 440 | 19.8 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 440 |
| 21 | Woodhouse Primary School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 415 | 73.3 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 22 | The Greetland Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 385 | 88.8 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 385 |
| 23 | Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 370 | 63.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 370 |
| 24 | Rishworth School Sowerby Bridge · All-through · Ages 10–19 | Independent | 361 | 7.8 Lower 50% | 26.3 Attainment 8 | 361 |
| 25 | Savile Park Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 348 | 15.2 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 348 |
| 26 | Carr Green Primary School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 340 | 47.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 27 | Longroyde Primary School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 340 | 27.1 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 340 |
| 28 | Withinfields Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 338 | 28.3 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 338 |
| 29 | Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 330 | 38.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 30 | Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School Halifax · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 330 | 27.7 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 31 | Bradshaw Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 323 | 77.1 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 323 |
| 32 | Copley Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 309 | 48.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 309 |
| 33 | Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Elland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 309 | 45.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 309 |
| 34 | Mount Pellon Primary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 303 | 36.0 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 35 | Hipperholme Grammar School Calderdale · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 285 | 77.3 Top 25% | 52.0 Attainment 8 | 285 |
| 36 | Lee Mount Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 274 | 34.5 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
| 37 | St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 272 | 42.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 272 |
| 38 | Todmorden CofE J, I & N School Todmorden · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 237 | 25.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 39 | Moorside Community Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 231 | 16.7 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 40 | Bolton Brow Primary Academy Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 227 | 45.0 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 41 | St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 224 | 58.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 42 | Shelf Junior and Infant School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 221 | 26.3 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 43 | Dean Field Community Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 220 | 59.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 44 | Ferney Lee Primary School Todmorden · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 219 | 16.8 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
| 45 | Abbey Park Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 217 | 59.7 Top 50% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 46 | Beacon Lights Schools Halifax · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Independent | 209 | 6.4 Lower 50% | 16.0 Attainment 8 | 209 |
| 47 | All Saints' CofE Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 208 | 83.8 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 48 | Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 204 | 51.3 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 49 | Trinity Academy Akroydon Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 203 | 24.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 50 | Luddendenfoot Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 202 | 77.7 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 51 | St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton Brighouse · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 198 | 85.3 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 52 | Barkisland CofE VA Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 197 | 76.8 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 53 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse Brighouse · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 196 | 49.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 54 | Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 195 | 20.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 55 | St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 192 | 33.1 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 192 |
| 56 | Wainstalls School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 190 | 73.9 Top 25% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 57 | Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 183 | 87.7 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 58 | New Road Primary School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 182 | 32.6 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 59 | Shade Primary School Todmorden · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 178 | 68.8 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 60 | Triangle CofE VC Primary School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 173 | 42.8 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 61 | St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 172 | 38.4 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 172 |
| 62 | Ripponden Junior and Infant School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 171 | 51.5 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 171 |
| 63 | Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School Todmorden · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 169 | 54.2 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 64 | Siddal Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 169 | 8.6 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 65 | Bowling Green Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 164 | 70.1 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 164 |
| 66 | Castle Hill Primary School Todmorden · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 162 | 16.9 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
| 67 | Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 159 | 14.4 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 68 | St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 156 | 50.3 Lower 50% | – | 156 |
| 69 | St Augustine's CofE School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 156 | 6.0 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 156 |
| 70 | St John's Primary School In Rishworth Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 152 | 96.1 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 152 |
| 71 | Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 150 | 37.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 72 | Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School Elland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 138 | 3.5 Lower 50% | 12% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 138 |
| 73 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 137 | 76.8 Top 25% | 95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 74 | Holywell Green Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 134 | 58.0 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 134 |
| 75 | Warley Town School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 129 | 63.0 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 129 |
| 76 | Burnley Road Academy Hebden Bridge · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 129 | 8.3 Lower 50% | 27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 129 |
| 77 | Trinity Academy St Chad's Brighouse · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 121 | 84.6 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 121 |
| 78 | Riverside Junior School Hebden Bridge · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 118 | 57.5 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 118 |
| 79 | Hebden Royd CofE Primary School Hebden Bridge · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 109 | 25.1 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 109 |
| 80 | Luddenden CofE School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 108 | 41.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 108 |
| 81 | St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Elland · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 106 | 16.5 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 106 |
| 82 | Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery School Todmorden · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 105 | 7.2 Lower 50% | 12% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 83 | Scout Road Academy Hebden Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 104 | 70.7 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 84 | Trinity Academy St Peter's Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 94 | 59.6 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
| 85 | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Todmorden · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 94 | 27.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
| 86 | Old Town Primary School Hebden Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 84 | 71.2 Top 25% | – | 84 |
| 87 | West Vale Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 74 | 60.8 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74 |
| 88 | Salterlee Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 74 | 20.8 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74 |
| 89 | Field Lane Primary School Brighouse · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72 | 3.5 Lower 50% | 18% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72 |
| 90 | Stubbings Infant School Hebden Bridge · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 71 | 91.7 Top 5% | – | 71 |
| 91 | Christ Church Sowerby Bridge CofE (VA) Primary School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70 | 47.1 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70 |
| 92 | St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 61 | 82.6 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
| 93 | Norland CE School Sowerby Bridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 61 | 73.8 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
Rastrick High School in Brighouse leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Calderdale with Pupils 1,774. Of the 93 schools shown, 51 are academy, 39 are local authority, 3 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber largest schools league table, every school on the Calderdale page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Calderdale?
Rastrick High School in Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among largest schools in Calderdale with Pupils 1,774 (Pupils on roll: 1,774).
How are largest schools in Calderdale ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.