The Calder Learning Trust

About The Calder Learning Trust

The Calder Learning Trust is an academy converter in Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 1,282 pupils on roll. It is part of PENNINE ALLIANCE LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.5 (2025/26). 27.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Calderdale →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,282 / 1,265 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 February 2022

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.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Brier Hey Lane, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 5QN

Phone

01422883213

Headteacher

Andrew Taylor

Website

https://www.calderlearningtrust.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Calder Learning Trust?

The Calder Learning Trust is an academy converter in Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–16.

How many pupils does The Calder Learning Trust have?

The Calder Learning Trust has 1,282 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Calder Learning Trust's Ofsted rating?

The Calder Learning Trust was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 February 2022).

How does The Calder Learning Trust perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Calder Learning Trust achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.5 in 2025/26.

Is The Calder Learning Trust part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Calder Learning Trust is part of PENNINE ALLIANCE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is The Calder Learning Trust?

The Calder Learning Trust is located at Brier Hey Lane, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 5QN.