Colne Valley High School
URN: 140660 • Huddersfield HD7 5SP
Overview
- Name
- Colne Valley High School
- URN
- 140660
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steve Dixon (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01484848680
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gillroyd Lane, Huddersfield HD7 5SP
Summary
Colne Valley High School, located in Huddersfield, is a mixed secondary academy with a capacity of 1,447 students and currently serves 1,440 pupils. As part of The Great Heights Academy Trust, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where high expectations lead to academic and personal excellence. The school’s ethos is built around four core values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Aspiration, which guide both student and staff interactions.
The curriculum at Colne Valley High School is designed to be broad and balanced, challenging students academically while also supporting their personal development. The school emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and aims to equip students with the skills necessary to achieve their full potential. A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered, allowing students to explore their interests in sports, music, and the arts.
Situated in the culturally rich Colne Valley, the school prides itself on nurturing individual talents and promoting a sense of community. Colne Valley High School encourages collaboration among students and staff, ensuring that everyone works together to create a vibrant learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at Colne Valley High School is designed to be broad and balanced, challenging students academically while also supporting their personal development. The school emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and aims to equip students with the skills necessary to achieve their full potential. A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered, allowing students to explore their interests in sports, music, and the arts.
Situated in the culturally rich Colne Valley, the school prides itself on nurturing individual talents and promoting a sense of community. Colne Valley High School encourages collaboration among students and staff, ensuring that everyone works together to create a vibrant learning atmosphere.
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Nearby alternatives
- Shelley College, A Share Academy (77.9)
- King James's School (61.1)
- Moor End Academy (60.2)
- Salendine Nook High School Academy (59.4)
- All Saints Catholic College (58.0)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1447
- Pupils
- 1440
- Boys
- 734
- Girls
- 706
- FSM %
- 24.60
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1440 | 734 | 706 | 1447 | 24.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1436 | 715 | 721 | 1447 | 23.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1385 | 687 | 698 | 1435 | 23.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1385 | 687 | 698 | 1435 | 23.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1353 | 682 | 671 | 1435 | 23.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1304 | 659 | 645 | 1435 | 21.20 |
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