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Colne Valley High School

State school · Huddersfield, HD7 5SP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,436 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,436 ·
Local authority
Kirklees Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Steve Dixon

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School 17 %
Marsden Junior School 16 %
Linthwaite Clough J I & Early Years Unit 14 %
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School 8 %
Nields Junior Infant and Nursery School 8 %
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 6 %
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 6 %
OtherUnkn 6 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy 4 %
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School 3 %
Clough Head Junior and Infant School 3 %
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School 3 %
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School 2 %
Oak CofE Primary School 1 %
Royds Hall, A Share Academy 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
60%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
77
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,436
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Gillroyd Lane
Linthwaite
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD7 5SP
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Telephone: 01484 848680

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.thecvhs.co.uk

Local authority: Kirklees Council

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School data & information Colne Valley High School Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5SP
1,436 Pupil numbers
24 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
77 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
60%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.90
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.40 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 262 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 252 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 261 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Colne Valley High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
11 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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