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William Henry Smith School
- All-through
- Calderdale HD6 3JW
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the residential provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a curriculum that enhances their quality of life academically, socially and emotionally.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is excellent, with strong relationships between teachers and pupils.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Phonics lessons are tailored; detailed assessments ensure reading progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work here and regularly participate in social activities and training.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Leaders' work to understand and support pupils is exceptional, ensuring rewarding experiences for students.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders actively seek challenge and external advice to constantly improve.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication with Parents: Parents can view performance information and have guidance for complaints.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents鈥� views considered through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are approachable, responsive, and foster an open culture.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders constantly strive to make improvements, setting up new units and adapting curriculums.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils are not worried about bullying; adults deal with it if it occurs.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour is excellent; pupils are happy and not concerned about bullying.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Detailed positive behaviour plans are in place, reviewed and adapted as needed.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Activities include school farm, quad biking, and Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award scheme.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Work experience is carefully planned and designed for Year 11 and sixth form pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: An inspiring school site is developed to meet differing needs of pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Careers provision and advice are exceptional, including work experience and local college courses.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum focuses on enhancing quality of life; Year 11 and sixth form receive expert help.
Support for SEND: Teamwork ensures rewarding experiences; speech and language therapists work with literacy leaders.
Subjects Offered: Subject curriculums evolve to meet pupil needs; WHSS Bacc supports academic/social development.
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About Us
William Henry Smith School is a All-through, Boys school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 87 students from age 5-19 yr.
At this school, 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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On September 5, 1916, Alderman William Smith, Brighouse's first mayor and greatest philanthropist, established the Smith Foundation Trust. He purchased the Boothroyd Estate so that the Trust could build a girls' orphanage there. On his death in 1922 he left the bulk of the estate to the Trust - money that would have gone to his cousin's adopted son William Henry Smith, who unhappily was killed in the 1914-18 war. The orphanage began accepting boys in August 1920 after initially serving only girls, and its name was changed to Smith's Homes. There were still The Homes after over 40 years. They took in girls from the Hull Sailor's Orphan Home during the 1939鈥�1945 war. The Trustees were compelled to reevaluate the Trust's post-war purpose. The trustees were given permission to fund Special Schools and create Special Schools in 1951 under a new Trust plan. The schools in Chaigeley and Breckenborough received grants. In 1952 Holly Bank School was opened by the Trust who continued to be responsible for it until 1998 when a separate Holly Bank Trust was set up. The last of the children from the Homes left in 1959 and in September 1961 a residential Special School for boys, named after William Henry Smith, was opened on the site by the Trust. The clock tower used as the school's logo was the first part of the alterations to be completed after the Boothroyd building had been handed back to the Trustees in 1919 after being used as a War Hospital. The tower's foundation stone was placed on Good Friday, 18 April 1919, and it was finished eight months later on December 9, 1919. Three 5 foot diameter dials are located on the clock tower, which is around 50 feet high.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 25.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 34.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 16.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.79% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.25 | 2.22 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 93.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 173 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 25.92% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.38% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 18.08% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 63% | 13.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.46% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.77% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.55% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 16.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.91% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.12 | 2.53 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 93.92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 89.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.46% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.15% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 30% | 10.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.46% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.62% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.89 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.95% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.42% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 2.51 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 94.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 87.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 26.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.82% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 13.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 21% | 11.73% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.73% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.16% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.79% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.42% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.52 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 162 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.64% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.73% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 36.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 19.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.2% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 165 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.91% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.27% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.45% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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