Ravenscliffe High School
URN: 107588 • Halifax HX3 0RZ
Overview
- Name
- Ravenscliffe High School
- URN
- 107588
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Hague (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422358621
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Skircoat Green, Halifax HX3 0RZ
Summary
Ravenscliffe High School is a community special school located in Halifax, Calderdale, catering to students aged 11 to 19 with special educational needs. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects individuality and celebrates achievements. Ravenscliffe aims to raise aspirations and maximise the potential of its 257 pupils through a well-resourced learning environment and a personalised curriculum that focuses on communication, physical and sensory development, cognition, and independence.
The school maintains high expectations regarding attendance, behaviour, and cooperation in learning, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere where cultural and religious views are respected. Ravenscliffe works closely with parents, carers, and the local community to enhance the educational experience and provide effective support for its students.
Admissions to Ravenscliffe are managed by Calderdale Council, and prospective parents are encouraged to contact the council for placement discussions. The school offers general open visits once per half term to allow families to explore the environment and ethos. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school maintains high expectations regarding attendance, behaviour, and cooperation in learning, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere where cultural and religious views are respected. Ravenscliffe works closely with parents, carers, and the local community to enhance the educational experience and provide effective support for its students.
Admissions to Ravenscliffe are managed by Calderdale Council, and prospective parents are encouraged to contact the council for placement discussions. The school offers general open visits once per half term to allow families to explore the environment and ethos. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Application for child’s leave of absence from school in term time (sen)
- Share on Linked In (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Info for Parents (download)
- OFSTED Report (download)
- Policy (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- SEF Report (download)
- Health & Wellbeing (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Beacon Lights Schools (59.8)
- Wood Bank School (54.5)
- Millcourt School (52.2)
- Stafford Hall School (51.0)
- The Whitley AP Academy (49.6)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 257
- Boys
- 160
- Girls
- 97
- FSM %
- 42.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 257 | 160 | 97 | 42.70 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 250 | 156 | 94 | 40.70 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 224 | 140 | 84 | 38.20 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 224 | 140 | 84 | 38.20 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 213 | 131 | 82 | 32.90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 187 | 118 | 69 | 31.40 |
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