GCSE 2025/26
#1,058 of 3,312
Better than 68% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Feb 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 150387.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 49.5, better than England, similar to Calderdale | 49 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 72.9%, better than England, better than Calderdale | 69% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 50.2%, better than England, similar to Calderdale | 51.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 14.8%, similar to England, worse than Calderdale | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 68.6%, better than England, better than Calderdale | 65.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 229 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,250 |
| Girls | 620 |
| Boys | 630 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 27.7% |
| First language not English | 7% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,432 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 12.7% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 202 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 66 |
| Average class size | 23.1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 14.8 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 84.3 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 28.05 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 66.02 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 10 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 21 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 10 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 10 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 0 |
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 217 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 340 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 190 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 190 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 3 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.5%, similar to England, worse than Calderdale | 7.5% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 22.6%, similar to England, similar to Calderdale | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 4.3%, worse than England, worse than Calderdale | 3.3% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 6.9% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 3.6% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.3% |
| Permanent exclusions | 4 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Scout Road Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Burnley Road Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Midgley School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jan 2012. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | Luddenden CofE School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Dec 2021. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | Old Town Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 1.6 mi | Primary | Stubbings Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jan 2012. | |
| 1.7 mi | Primary | Riverside Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Apr 2015. | |
| 1.8 mi | Primary | Central Street Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2022. | |
| 1.9 mi | Primary | Luddendenfoot Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. |
The Calder Learning Trust is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 15 Feb 2022.
The Calder Learning Trust ranks 1,058 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 68% of schools).
In 2025/26, 50.2% of pupils at The Calder Learning Trust got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 49.5 (England 46.2).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, The Calder Learning Trust made 10 offers from 21 applications (2.1 per offer), and 10 of 10 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 217 offers from 340 applications (1.6 per offer), and 190 of 190 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
The Calder Learning Trust has 1,250 pupils aged 4 to 16.
The Calder Learning Trust had 1,432 school places in 2024/25.
No, The Calder Learning Trust teaches pupils up to age 16.
At The Calder Learning Trust, the average class had 23.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 14.8 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at The Calder Learning Trust missed 8.5% of sessions (England 8%), and 22.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.