The Crossley Heath School
URN: 139182 • Halifax HX3 0HG
Overview
- Name
- The Crossley Heath School
- URN
- 139182
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- THE CROSSLEY HEATH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dean Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422360272
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Savile Park, Halifax HX3 0HG
Summary
The Crossley Heath School is a mixed secondary academy located in Halifax, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 1,141 students and a capacity of 1,160. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prioritises student happiness and academic achievement. Its vision is to nurture well-rounded individuals who embody values of kindness, courage, and excellence, preparing them to contribute positively to society.
The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to challenge and engage students, with a strong emphasis on both academic and extracurricular activities. Recent initiatives include sports events and international trips, such as a 12-day educational visit to China for Year 9 students, which enhances their global awareness and cultural understanding.
With a history spanning over 400 years, The Crossley Heath School has deep roots in the local community. It aims to maintain its tradition of educational excellence while adapting to the needs of modern learners, ensuring that students leave equipped to make a meaningful impact in the world.
The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to challenge and engage students, with a strong emphasis on both academic and extracurricular activities. Recent initiatives include sports events and international trips, such as a 12-day educational visit to China for Year 9 students, which enhances their global awareness and cultural understanding.
With a history spanning over 400 years, The Crossley Heath School has deep roots in the local community. It aims to maintain its tradition of educational excellence while adapting to the needs of modern learners, ensuring that students leave equipped to make a meaningful impact in the world.
Useful links
- Information on Consent (sen)
- 30 June 2025Sports Presentation EveningA huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sports Presentation Evening, it was a brilliant night celebrating the commitment, talent and achievements of our student athletes...Read full Article (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (other)
- Key Policies and Statements (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Crossley Heath School (70.2)
- The North Halifax Grammar School (70.2)
- Trinity Academy Halifax (68.5)
- The North Halifax Grammar School (63.8)
- Halifax High at Wellesley Park (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CROSSLEY HEATH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 1160
- Pupils
- 1141
- Boys
- 612
- Girls
- 529
- FSM %
- 11.20
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1141 | 612 | 529 | 1160 | 11.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1133 | 610 | 523 | 1160 | 9.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1155 | 623 | 532 | 1160 | 8.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1155 | 623 | 532 | 1160 | 8.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1140 | 617 | 523 | 1042 | 7.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1139 | 592 | 547 | 1042 | 6.10 |
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