Compare Highbury School and Ravenscliffe High School and The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Highbury School (Not applicable) in Brighouse; Ravenscliffe High School (Not applicable) in Halifax; The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form (Not applicable) in Brighouse — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Highbury School, Ravenscliffe High School and The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form. They are not applicable phase and community special school and non-maintained special school type located around Brighouse, West Yorkshire and Halifax, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Highbury School), published Oct 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 40–45%, range 35–40%–45–50%; all under Calderdale local authority.

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Attribute	Highbury School HD6 3LD	Ravenscliffe High School HX3 0RZ	The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form HD6 3JW
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Non-maintained special school
Location	Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 3LD	Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0RZ	Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 3JW
Latest Ofsted	1 24 Oct 2018	1 20 Dec 2012	1 15 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	87
Capacity utilisation	—	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Boys
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Calderdale (381)	Calderdale (381)	Calderdale (381)
Website	www.highburyschool.co.uk	www.ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk	www.whsschool.org.uk
Telephone	01484716319	01422358621	01484710123
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Highbury School

HD6 3LD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 3LD
Ofsted: 1 24 Oct 2018
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Calderdale (381)
Website: www.highburyschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01484716319

Ravenscliffe High School

HX3 0RZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 0RZ
Ofsted: 1 20 Dec 2012
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Calderdale (381)
Website: www.ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk
Telephone: 01422358621

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

HD6 3JW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Non-maintained special school
Location: Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 3JW
Ofsted: 1 15 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Calderdale (381)
Website: www.whsschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01484710123

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.