Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Calderdale (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 14 schools in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 191The Crossley Heath SchoolHalifax · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 74.5
- 295The North Halifax Grammar SchoolHalifax · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 68.5
- 377Hipperholme Grammar SchoolCalderdale · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 52.0
- 461The Brooksbank SchoolElland · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 50.7
- 573Rastrick High SchoolBrighouse · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.9
- 663Ryburn Valley High SchoolSowerby Bridge · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.7
- 742Trinity Academy GrammarSowerby Bridge · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.3
- 843Trinity Academy HalifaxHalifax · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.5
- 933The Halifax AcademyHalifax · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 44.1
- 1026Park Lane AcademyHalifax · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.9
- 1134Brighouse High SchoolBrighouse · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.0
- 1224Lightcliffe AcademyHalifax · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.5
- 138Rishworth SchoolSowerby Bridge · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 26.3
- 146Beacon Lights SchoolsHalifax · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 16.0
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Crossley Heath School Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 74.5 | 91.0 Top 10% | 74.5 Attainment 8 | 1,179 |
| 2 | The North Halifax Grammar School Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.5 | 95.0 Top 5% | 68.5 Attainment 8 | 1,207 |
| 3 | Hipperholme Grammar School Calderdale · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 52.0 | 77.3 Top 25% | 52.0 Attainment 8 | 285 |
| 4 | The Brooksbank School Elland · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 50.7 | 61.4 Top 50% | 50.7 Attainment 8 | 1,446 |
| 5 | Rastrick High School Brighouse · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.9 | 72.5 Top 25% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,774 |
| 6 | Ryburn Valley High School Sowerby Bridge · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 48.7 | 62.5 Top 50% | 48.7 Attainment 8 | 1,589 |
| 7 | Trinity Academy Grammar Sowerby Bridge · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.3 | 41.5 Lower 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 968 |
| 8 | Trinity Academy Halifax Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.5 | 43.0 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,624 |
| 9 | The Halifax Academy Halifax · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 44.1 | 32.9 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,461 |
| 10 | Park Lane Academy Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.9 | 25.7 Lower 50% | 40.9 Attainment 8 | 481 |
| 11 | Brighouse High School Brighouse · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 40.0 | 34.2 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 1,317 |
| 12 | Lightcliffe Academy Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.5 | 24.2 Lower 50% | 38.5 Attainment 8 | 788 |
| 13 | Rishworth School Sowerby Bridge · All-through · Ages 10–19 | Independent | 26.3 | 7.8 Lower 50% | 26.3 Attainment 8 | 361 |
| 14 | Beacon Lights Schools Halifax · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Independent | 16.0 | 6.4 Lower 50% | 16.0 Attainment 8 | 209 |
The Crossley Heath School in Halifax leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Calderdale with Attainment 8 74.5. Of the 14 schools shown, 11 are academy, 3 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Calderdale?
The Crossley Heath School in Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Calderdale with Attainment 8 74.5 (Pupils on roll: 1,179).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Calderdale ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.