Secondary schools in Calderdale
There are 11 secondary schools in Calderdale. 1 is rated Outstanding and 6 Good by Ofsted. Each listing shows the year groups, Ofsted rating and how admissions work.
Applying for a place in Calderdale
- Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027: applications close on 31 October 2026. Offers are sent on 1 March 2027.
- You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in a different area, and late applications are considered after on-time ones.
Secondary schools in Calderdale, by town
Brighouse
- Brighouse High School
Year 7 - Year 13 · HD6 2NY
No rating on record - Rastrick High School
Year 7 - Year 11 · HD6 3XB
Ofsted: Good
Elland
- The Brooksbank School
Year 7 - Year 13 · HX5 0QG
Ofsted: Not judged
Halifax
- Lightcliffe Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · HX3 8TL
Ofsted: Not judged - Park Lane Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · HX3 9LG
Ofsted: Not judged - The Crossley Heath School
Year 7 - Year 13 · Grammar · HX3 0HG
Ofsted: Good - The North Halifax Grammar School
Year 7 - Year 13 · Grammar · HX2 9SU
Ofsted: Good - Trinity Academy Halifax
Year 7 - Year 11 · HX2 9TZ
Ofsted: Outstanding
Sowerby Bridge
- Ryburn Valley High School
Year 7 - Year 13 · HX6 1DF
Ofsted: Good - Trinity Academy Grammar
Year 7 - Year 11 · HX6 2NW
Ofsted: Good
Todmorden
- Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy
Year 7 - Year 11 · OL14 7DG
Ofsted: Good