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The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Outstandinggraded 13/09/2023Ages 5–1988 pupils
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is a boys' school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Brighouse, within the Calderdale local authority. The school has around 88 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/09/2023, The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Brighouse can view The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 13/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 80.6
England avg 45.1 · was 8.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.2
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
England avg 45% · was 0% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
England avg 65% · was 20% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score0
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake57.8%
Free school meals57.8%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language2.4%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.5%
Attendance90.5%
England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence33.3%
England avg 17.5%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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