The Crossley Heath School

A dedicated team of support staff, including multiple Learning Support Assistants, works with SEND students and families.

“I lead a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to building positive relationships with our SEND students, their families and other supporting adults.”

School has a named SENCo (Mr Davis) who oversees SEND provision, plus an Assistant SENCo (Mrs Haigh).

“please contact the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Mr Davis (c.davis@crossleyheath.org.uk)”

School invests in mental health and wellbeing support, working with Openminds and Noahs Ark to provide counselling to students

“To further support the pastoral needs of our pupils we also heavily invest MHWB support working closely with Openminds and Noahs Ark to provide counselling to students should they need.”

School has a dedicated Wellbeing Team including a Senior Mental Health Lead and KS3/KS4/KS5 Pastoral Leads supporting mental health, wellbeing and safeguarding.

“Our dedicated Wellbeing Team is always here to listen, guide and empower students through the ups and downs of school life.”

Students achieving top A Level grades progressing to STEM degrees (Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering).

“Isaac Burton-Wilson with grades AAAA - Studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield”

Year 12 students completed a Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition in the Lake District.

“A huge well done to our Year 12 Gold Duke of Edinburgh students, who spent four days in the Lake District over half term completing their expedition.”

Sixth formers engage in extracurricular activities including debating societies and sports teams

“Beyond the classroom, our sixth formers engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, from debating societies to sports teams, nurturing well-rounded individuals ready to embrace the challenges of higher education and beyond.”

School describes itself as a leading school for student wellbeing, prioritizing a safe, supported and valued environment for every student.

“we are incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the leading schools for student wellbeing”

Sixth form ethos combines academic excellence with personal growth, intellectual curiosity and independent thinking

“Welcome to the vibrant and dynamic Sixth Form, where academic excellence meets personal growth. As a cornerstone of our institution, our sixth form offers a supportive and enriching environment for students to thrive in their educational journey. With a diverse range of A-level courses taught by passionate and dedicated teachers, we foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and independent thinking.”

Offers a diverse range of A-level courses and prepares students for higher education

“With a diverse range of A-level courses taught by passionate and dedicated teachers, we foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and independent thinking.”

64 students earned straight Grade 8s and above, qualifying for a Sixth Form scholarship.

“64 students earned straight Grade 8’s and above to earn a Sixth Form scholarship.”

Students securing places at Oxford, e.g. studying English.

“Ria Tandon with grades A\* A\* AB - Studying English at the University of Oxford”

Students securing places at Russell Group / Oxbridge universities, e.g. Cambridge for HSPS.

“Delilah Swift with grades A\* A\* A - Studying HSPS at the University of Cambridge”

Record number of top GCSE grades achieved in 2025, with multiple students achieving straight or near-straight Grade 9s.

“Shamritha achieving 10 qualifications at the highest Grade 9.”

A record proportion of students achieved all ten GCSE qualifications at Grade 7 or above in 2025.

“A record proportion of our students achieved all ten qualifications at Grade 7 and above.”