Compare Ravenscliffe High School and The Whitley AP Academy and Wood Bank School

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: Ravenscliffe High School (Not applicable) in Halifax; The Whitley AP Academy (Not applicable) in Halifax; Wood Bank School (Not applicable) in Halifax — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ravenscliffe High School, The Whitley AP Academy and Wood Bank School. They are not applicable phase and community special school and academy alternative provision converter type located around Halifax, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ravenscliffe High School), published Dec 2012. The lowest is 2 (The Whitley AP Academy), published Jan 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Wood Bank School (Mar 2014). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 50–55%, range 40–45%–65–70%; all within the Impact Education Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Ravenscliffe High School HX3 0RZ	The Whitley AP Academy HX2 9SR	Wood Bank School HX2 6PB
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 0RZ	Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 9SR	Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 6PB
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Dec 2012	2 28 Jan 2014	2 10 Mar 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	80	70
Capacity utilisation	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Calderdale (381)	Impact Education Multi Academy Trust	Calderdale (381)
Website	www.ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk	twapa.co.uk	www.woodbank.calderdale.sch.uk
Telephone	01422358621	01422244181	01422884170
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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 Whitley AP Academy

HX2 9SR

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX2 9SR
Ofsted: 2 28 Jan 2014
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Impact Education Multi Academy Trust
Website: twapa.co.uk
Telephone: 01422244181

Wood Bank School

HX2 6PB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX2 6PB
Ofsted: 2 10 Mar 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Calderdale (381)
Website: www.woodbank.calderdale.sch.uk
Telephone: 01422884170

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.