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The Crossley Heath School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Crossley Heath School is a academy converter secondary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1141 pupils, and a capacity of 1160 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,141

Pupils

1,160

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Crossley Heath School Catchment Area Information

Entry to The Crossley Heath School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Calderdale may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Calderdale before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

Find Calderdale catchment area documents →

The Crossley Heath School — School Information

Full address
Savile Park, Halifax, HX3 0HG
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
11.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139182

Other Secondary Schools in Halifax

If The Crossley Heath School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Halifax are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Crossley Heath School

Is The Crossley Heath School oversubscribed?

The Crossley Heath School is operating close to its capacity of 1160 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Crossley Heath School?

The Crossley Heath School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Calderdale publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The Crossley Heath School cover?

The Crossley Heath School is a secondary school in Halifax, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Crossley Heath School?

The Crossley Heath School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.