Schools

Everything you need to know about Calderdale's schools including admissions policies, school term dates, statistics, location and contact details, performance tables, travel to school and much more.

Calderdale schools

Location and contact information, statistics, term dates, school closure information and national performance tables of Calderdale's schools.

Accessing information about your child

To meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998, schools need to issue a Fair Processing Notice to pupils and or parents and carers summarising the information held about pupils, why it is held, and the third parties to whom it may be passed on.

Admission to primary school

Starting school is one of the most important milestones in a child's life. It is a very exciting time both for the child and the family but it may also cause some anxieties. These pages contain information about admissions to primary schools in the Calderdale area.

Admission to secondary school

Transfer to a secondary school is an important and exciting step in the life of any child although it can also cause parents and children some anxieties. The aim of this information is to provide you with a clear explanation of how to apply for a place in a secondary school.

Admissions 2010 consultation

Details of consultation on the admission arrangements for the September 2010 intake for primary and secondary schools in Calderdale.

Assessment and performance

The National Challenge was launched by the Secretary of State in June 2008 and is a programme of support for specific Secondary schools across the country to achieve higher standards.

Campus Calderdale Choices

Calderdale students can now find out about thousands of courses and training options available to them.

Children and Young People's Plan

This plan, which has been developed by children and young people, partners and colleagues is a working document that charts our progress over the last year, highlights agreed priorities and details the steps we will take to make further improvements to our integrated services for children and young people in Calderdale.

Environmental education

Details of the educational workshops available at countryside locations in Halifax and Brighouse. Topics include climate change, environmental art and trees; activities such as stream dipping and birdbox building are also available.

Extended schools

An extended school provides a range of services and activities often beyond the school day to help meet the needs of pupils, families and the wider community. This page gives contact details for the Extended Schools Co-ordinator in Calderdale.

National curriculum

The National Curriculum currently details what is to be taught to children between the ages of five and sixteen in maintained schools.

Physical education and school sport

Events, competitions, meetings and training courses are organised by a range of partners across Calderdale.

Road safety education

Calderdale Road Safety offer a variety of training courses for school pupils of all ages. Training covers cycling, how to be a safe pedestrian and the consequences of not using a seat belt.

School food

Calderdale Council and Calderdale Primary Care Trust are working together to support schools and catering providers in the implementation of the Government's new standards for school food.

Schools forum

Schools Forums were set up to give schools greater involvement in the distribution of funding within their authority. The membership of Calderdale Schools Forum is made up of headteachers, school governors and representatives of religious groups and professional associations.