This is how Calderdale schools performed in Attainment 8 for 2025/26.
The Attainment 8 score is based on how well pupils in a school have performed in up to eight qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.
The average Attainment 8 score in England for 2025/26 was 46.2 and 46.3% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or higher in both English and Maths.
Progress measures will not be published for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years as KS4 pupils in these years did not have KS2 assessments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information visit explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk.
1. The Crossley Heath School
The Crossley Heath School, Halifax has an Attainment 8 score of 73.2. Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs: 96.6%. Photo: Google Street View
2. North Halifax Grammar School
North Halifax Grammar School has an Attainment 8 score of 69.6. Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs: 94.4%. Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald
3. The Brooksbank School
The Brooksbank School, Elland has an Attainment 8 score of 51.5. Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs: 56.8%. Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald
4. Rastrick High School
Rastrick High School has an Attainment 8 score of 50.9. Percentage of pupils achieving grades 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs: 56.7%. Photo: Google Street View