Rastrick High School
URN: 137444 • Brighouse HD6 3XB
Overview
- Name
- Rastrick High School
- URN
- 137444
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mathew Williams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01484710235
- Website
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- Address
- Field Top Road, Brighouse HD6 3XB
Summary
Rastrick High School, located in Brighouse, Calderdale, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,780 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,750. The school is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, encouraging students to strive for success across both academic and enrichment activities. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of effort and progress, ensuring that every student is supported in their individual journey.
The curriculum at Rastrick High School is designed to promote not only academic achievement but also personal development. Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of experiences, including tutorials and assemblies, which contribute to their growth as confident individuals and responsible citizens. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and aims to create an inclusive environment where all students feel valued.
With 21.2% of students eligible for free school meals, Rastrick High School is dedicated to providing support to all its pupils, ensuring that they have access to the resources and opportunities necessary for their success. The school actively seeks to challenge and inspire students, preparing them for future challenges both in and out of the classroom.
The curriculum at Rastrick High School is designed to promote not only academic achievement but also personal development. Students are encouraged to engage in a variety of experiences, including tutorials and assemblies, which contribute to their growth as confident individuals and responsible citizens. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and aims to create an inclusive environment where all students feel valued.
With 21.2% of students eligible for free school meals, Rastrick High School is dedicated to providing support to all its pupils, ensuring that they have access to the resources and opportunities necessary for their success. The school actively seeks to challenge and inspire students, preparing them for future challenges both in and out of the classroom.
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Nearby alternatives
- Brighouse High School (63.8)
- Brighouse High School (45.2)
- Rastrick High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- POLARIS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1750
- Pupils
- 1780
- Boys
- 882
- Girls
- 898
- FSM %
- 21.20
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1780 | 882 | 898 | 1750 | 21.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1776 | 899 | 877 | 1750 | 19.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1673 | 843 | 830 | 1750 | 18.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1673 | 843 | 830 | 1750 | 18.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1612 | 796 | 816 | 1750 | 18.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1521 | 731 | 790 | 1750 | 17.90 |
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