Calderdale secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 16 schools in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 195The North Halifax Grammar SchoolHalifax · Academy Secondary68.5 Attainment 8 · 1,207 students
- 291The Crossley Heath SchoolHalifax · Academy Secondary74.5 Attainment 8 · 1,179 students
- 377Hipperholme Grammar SchoolCalderdale · Independent All-through52.0 Attainment 8 · 285 students
- 473Rastrick High SchoolBrighouse · Academy Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,774 students
- 563Ryburn Valley High SchoolSowerby Bridge · Academy Secondary48.7 Attainment 8 · 1,589 students
- 661The Brooksbank SchoolElland · Academy Secondary50.7 Attainment 8 · 1,446 students
- 749The Calder Learning TrustHebden Bridge · Academy All-through27.7% Free school meals · 1,250 students
- 845Todmorden High School, A SHARE AcademyTodmorden · Academy Secondary29.4% Free school meals · 885 students
- 943Trinity Academy HalifaxHalifax · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,624 students
- 1042Trinity Academy GrammarSowerby Bridge · Academy Secondary46.3 Attainment 8 · 968 students
- 1134Brighouse High SchoolBrighouse · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 1,317 students
- 1233The Halifax AcademyHalifax · Academy All-through44.1 Attainment 8 · 1,461 students
- 1326Park Lane AcademyHalifax · Academy Secondary40.9 Attainment 8 · 481 students
- 1424Lightcliffe AcademyHalifax · Academy Secondary38.5 Attainment 8 · 788 students
- 158Rishworth SchoolSowerby Bridge · Independent All-through26.3 Attainment 8 · 361 students
- 166Beacon Lights SchoolsHalifax · Independent All-through16.0 Attainment 8 · 209 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The North Halifax Grammar School Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.0 Top 5% | 68.5 Attainment 8 | 1,207 |
| 2 | The Crossley Heath School Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 91.0 Top 10% | 74.5 Attainment 8 | 1,179 |
| 3 | Hipperholme Grammar School Calderdale · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 77.3 Top 25% | 52.0 Attainment 8 | 285 |
| 4 | Rastrick High School Brighouse · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,774 |
| 5 | Ryburn Valley High School Sowerby Bridge · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 62.5 Top 50% | 48.7 Attainment 8 | 1,589 |
| 6 | The Brooksbank School Elland · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 61.4 Top 50% | 50.7 Attainment 8 | 1,446 |
| 7 | The Calder Learning Trust Hebden Bridge · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 49.4 Top 50% | 27.7% Free school meals | 1,250 |
| 8 | Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy Todmorden · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | 29.4% Free school meals | 885 |
| 9 | Trinity Academy Halifax Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 43.0 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,624 |
| 10 | Trinity Academy Grammar Sowerby Bridge · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 968 |
| 11 | Brighouse High School Brighouse · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.2 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,317 |
| 12 | The Halifax Academy Halifax · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,461 |
| 13 | Park Lane Academy Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 40.9 Attainment 8 | 481 |
| 14 | Lightcliffe Academy Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | 38.5 Attainment 8 | 788 |
| 15 | Rishworth School Sowerby Bridge · All-through · Ages 10–19 | Independent | 7.8 Lower 50% | 26.3 Attainment 8 | 361 |
| 16 | Beacon Lights Schools Halifax · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Independent | 6.4 Lower 50% | 16.0 Attainment 8 | 209 |
The North Halifax Grammar School in Halifax leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Calderdale with a Success Index (England) of 95.0. Of the 16 schools shown, 13 are academy, 3 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber secondary 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 secondary school in Calderdale?
The North Halifax Grammar School in Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among secondary schools in Calderdale with a Success Index (England) of 95.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,207).
How are secondary schools in Calderdale ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.