Colne Valley High School
Academy sponsor led
Huddersfield, HD7 5SP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 33% in England
21 of 25 in Kirklees
Pupils
1,360
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
9.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | 41.9 | 42.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 35% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 43% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.20 | -0.40 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Moor End Academy · 1.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 47% in England
- Royds Hall, A Share Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
- Salendine Nook High School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 28% in England
- Newsome Academy · 2.5 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
- Honley High School · 2.9 mi · No rating · Top 25% in England
- The Brooksbank School · 4.0 mi · Not judged · Top 33% in England
The neighbourhood
Colne Valley High School is in Slaithwaite & Linthwaite (typical home £235,000, crime average).
What is Colne Valley High School's Ofsted rating?
Colne Valley High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Colne Valley High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Colne Valley High School is in the bottom 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.