Brighouse, HD6 3JW · Calderdale · school
Generated by AI from the official inspection report — not written by Ofsted or SchoolsGPT staff. Always read the full Ofsted PDF before relying on this summary.
Overview: The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is an outstanding special school for boys with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences that enrich and nurture their understanding of the world, and they are happy because all adults take the time to understand and help them.
Strengths:
Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
One joint FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) test for both Calderdale grammar schools (The Crossley Heath School and The North Halifax Grammar School): - English and mathematics papers, age-standardised. - A creative-writing element, assessed for candidates who meet the required standard in English and maths — candidates must meet the qualifying standard in English, maths AND creative writing to be considered. Register once (historically late March to late June of Year 5); the test is sat in mid-September of Year 6 with results by mid-October, before the 31 October application deadline. One sitting serves both schools.
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Calderdale admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.
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