Sowerby Bridge High School
URN: 107563 • Sowerby Bridge HX6 2NW
Overview
- Name
- Sowerby Bridge High School
- URN
- 107563
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 31.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charlie Johnson (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Albert Road, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2NW
Summary
Sowerby Bridge High School is a community secondary school located in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 662 pupils against a capacity of 1,044. The school serves a mixed-gender population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (30.40%), the school actively works to address the diverse needs of its community.
The curriculum at Sowerby Bridge High School is designed to foster academic achievement while promoting personal development and well-being. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities that enhance their learning experience and build essential life skills.
Sowerby Bridge High School prides itself on its strong community ties and strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for all families. The school is dedicated to ensuring that every student feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey, preparing them for future success.
The curriculum at Sowerby Bridge High School is designed to foster academic achievement while promoting personal development and well-being. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities that enhance their learning experience and build essential life skills.
Sowerby Bridge High School prides itself on its strong community ties and strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for all families. The school is dedicated to ensuring that every student feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey, preparing them for future success.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ryburn Valley High School (60.8)
- Trinity Academy Grammar (45.7)
- Ryburn Valley High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1044
- Pupils
- 662
- Boys
- 334
- Girls
- 328
- FSM %
- 30.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 662 | 334 | 328 | 1044 | 30.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 662 | 334 | 328 | 1044 | 30.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 662 | 334 | 328 | 1044 | 30.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 662 | 334 | 328 | 1044 | 30.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 662 | 334 | 328 | 1044 | 30.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 662 | 334 | 328 | 1044 | 30.40 |
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