The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

About The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is a non-maintained special school in Brighouse, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 5–19. It has 88 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 8.7 (2025/26). 57.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Calderdale →

School Type

Non-maintained special school

Age Range

Ages 5–19

Gender

Boys

Pupils / Capacity

88 / 87 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 September 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address

Boothroyd, Brighouse, Calderdale, HD6 3JW

Phone

01484710123

Principal

Sue Ackroyd

Website

www.whsfoundation.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form?

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is a non-maintained special school in Brighouse, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 5–19.

Is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form a boys school?

Yes — The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is a boys school.

How many pupils does The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form have?

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form has 88 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).

How does The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 8.7 in 2025/26.

Where is The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form?

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form is located at Boothroyd, Brighouse, Calderdale, HD6 3JW.