Is The Calder Learning Trust a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 February 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 11th of 13 secondary schools in Calderdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Calder Learning Trust's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Calder Learning Trust averaged an Attainment 8 score of 49.5 (England: 46.2). 50.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are The Calder Learning Trust's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at The Calder Learning Trust met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Calder Learning Trust?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Calder Learning Trust starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Calder Learning Trust

Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5QN

Local ranking11th of 13 secondary schools in Calderdale

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

All-through

Phase

1265

Capacity

4-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 February 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Continues from The Calder Learning Trust (URN 107562) since 1 January 2024. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 49.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 50.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 72.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 229

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1282
Boys: 630 (50%)
Girls: 620 (50%)
Capacity: 1265 (99% full)
SEND: 23.1%
FSM Eligible: 24.5%
EAL: 6.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 18.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 80.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,657/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.7%
Asian Pakistani: 5.7%
White Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.3%

84.7%

White British

5.7%

Asian Pakistani

2.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01422883213

admin@calderhigh.calderdale.sch.uk

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Brier Hey Lane

Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 150387
UKPRN: 10093881
Establishment No.: 4022
Trust: PENNINE ALLIANCE LEARNING TRUST

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