Colne Valley High School, Huddersfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
25.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
532 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
57
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
1,360 pupils
1,447 capacity
87 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Huddersfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Huddersfield
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
4,970
Applications
4,871
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
97.8%
Secondary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.00043%
Overall absence
22.69648%
Persistent absence
1,476
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Colne Valley High School
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
Linthwaite Clough Primary School
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
Helme Church of England Academy
Oak CofE Primary School
Beaumont Primary Academy
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