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Welcome to The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

Welcome to The William Henry Smith Sixth Form, a nurturing and empowering environment designed to help every learner reach their full potential. We specialise in supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, offering a personalised learning experience and a bespoke curriculum tailored to individual strengths, interests, and aspirations. Our aim is to build confidence, resilience, and independence, equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in further education, employment, and adult life.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Non-maintained special school

Suitable Ages

5 to 19

Gender

Boys

No. of Students

88 Total

No. of Boys

88 (100.0%)

No. of Girls

0 (0.0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

100%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:55%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:45%
England:2%

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Enrichment Activities

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“In line with our WHSS Baccalaureate, students work towards achieving enrichment qualifications which include OCR Life and Living Skills and AQA Unit Awards. Curriculum enrichment is also offered to all students, in the form of educational trips and visits.

Water sports
Camping
Cycling

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeBoys