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Colne Valley High School
Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP
Colne Valley High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,440 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Great Heights Academy Trust. (The Mirfield Free Grammar is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Attainment.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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