What did Ofsted judge The Crossley Heath School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Crossley Heath School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Crossley Heath School?

The Crossley Heath School has 1,179 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Crossley Heath School take?

The Crossley Heath School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Crossley Heath School located?

The Crossley Heath School is located in Halifax, HX3 0HG, Calderdale.

How do I apply to The Crossley Heath School?

The Crossley Heath School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at The Crossley Heath School?

When The Crossley Heath School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after/special guardianship children — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4); 2. Pupil Premium / Service Premium children — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made; 3. Priority Admissions Area (NHGS only) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS prioritise people living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: NHGS - see Appendix 5. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more children achieve the same order of merit as the child in the last place to be offered at CHS the following oversubscription criteria will apply as a tie breaker: 1) Siblings (to include step siblings, foster siblings, and adopted siblings living permanently in the same address) of children presently attending the school. 2) Proximity of the child’s home to the school, with those living nearer accorded the highest priority, measured as a straight-line measurement from the pupil’s home to the closest designated school gate using the LA’s Geographical Information System (GIS).

What is the largest ethnic background at The Crossley Heath School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.2% of pupils at The Crossley Heath School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Crossley Heath School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after/special guardianship children — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4).
2Pupil Premium / Service Premium children — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made.
3Priority Admissions Area (NHGS only) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS prioritise people living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: NHGS - see Appendix 5. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area.
4Order of merit — Once these places have been allocated the remaining places at CHS will be offered according to their order of merit for English and Mathematics until the school reaches its PAN.

If two applications tie: Where two or more children achieve the same order of merit as the child in the last place to be offered at CHS the following oversubscription criteria will apply as a tie breaker: 1) Siblings (to include step siblings, foster siblings, and adopted siblings living permanently in the same address) of children presently attending the school. 2) Proximity of the child’s home to the school, with those living nearer accorded the highest priority, measured as a straight-line measurement from the pupil’s home to the closest designated school gate using the LA’s Geographical Information System (GIS).

Joint admissions process with North Halifax Grammar School (NHGS); children with an EHC plan naming the school will be admitted if the required standard is met (statutory, not numbered as a criterion). CHS has no Priority Admissions Area, unlike NHGS.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Crossley Heath School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Crossley Heath School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Crossley Heath School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Crossley Heath School?: The Crossley Heath School has 1,179 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Crossley Heath School take?: The Crossley Heath School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Crossley Heath School located?: The Crossley Heath School is located in Halifax, HX3 0HG, Calderdale.
How do I apply to The Crossley Heath School?: The Crossley Heath School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Crossley Heath School?: When The Crossley Heath School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after/special guardianship children — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4); 2. Pupil Premium / Service Premium children — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made; 3. Priority Admissions Area (NHGS only) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS prioritise people living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: NHGS - see Appendix 5. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more children achieve the same order of merit as the child in the last place to be offered at CHS the following oversubscription criteria will apply as a tie breaker: 1) Siblings (to include step siblings, foster siblings, and adopted siblings living permanently in the same address) of children presently attending the school. 2) Proximity of the child’s home to the school, with those living nearer accorded the highest priority, measured as a straight-line measurement from the pupil’s home to the closest designated school gate using the LA’s Geographical Information System (GIS).
What is the largest ethnic background at The Crossley Heath School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.2% of pupils at The Crossley Heath School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Crossley Heath School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after/previously looked after/special guardianship children — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4).
2Pupil Premium / Service Premium children — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made.
3Priority Admissions Area (NHGS only) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS prioritise people living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: NHGS - see Appendix 5. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area.
4Order of merit — Once these places have been allocated the remaining places at CHS will be offered according to their order of merit for English and Mathematics until the school reaches its PAN.

The Crossley Heath School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Crossley Heath School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Crossley Heath School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Crossley Heath School?: The Crossley Heath School has 1,179 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Crossley Heath School take?: The Crossley Heath School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Crossley Heath School located?: The Crossley Heath School is located in Halifax, HX3 0HG, Calderdale.
How do I apply to The Crossley Heath School?: The Crossley Heath School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Crossley Heath School?: When The Crossley Heath School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after/previously looked after/special guardianship children — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4); 2. Pupil Premium / Service Premium children — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made; 3. Priority Admissions Area (NHGS only) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS prioritise people living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: NHGS - see Appendix 5. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more children achieve the same order of merit as the child in the last place to be offered at CHS the following oversubscription criteria will apply as a tie breaker: 1) Siblings (to include step siblings, foster siblings, and adopted siblings living permanently in the same address) of children presently attending the school. 2) Proximity of the child’s home to the school, with those living nearer accorded the highest priority, measured as a straight-line measurement from the pupil’s home to the closest designated school gate using the LA’s Geographical Information System (GIS).
What is the largest ethnic background at The Crossley Heath School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 33.2% of pupils at The Crossley Heath School are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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