The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Non-maintained special school · Ages 5–19 · Brighouse, Calderdale
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is a special school in Brighouse, Calderdale for ages 5–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 13 September 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Boothroyd, Brighouse, HD6 3JW
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Council
- Calderdale
- Pupils on roll
- 83 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 57.8% of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 13 September 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils at The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form benefit hugely from an array of experiences designed to enrich and nurture their understanding of the world.”
- “Pupils are happy because all adults take the time to understand and help them.”
- “Activities are tailored to pupils’ interests.”
To improve
- “For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, pupils’ physical development was affected.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.6 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Calderdale.
- Highbury School 0.4 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- Compass Community School North 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Stafford Hall School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hipperholme Grammar School 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ravenscliffe High School 2.6 mi School remains Outstanding
- The Gleddings School 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Beacon Lights Schools 3.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Compass Community School Willow Park 4.2 mi No Ofsted grade