Open Other Secondary Mixed

Colne Valley High School

Gillroyd Lane, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP
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Colne Valley High School
Huddersfield, HD7 5SP
1,440 Pupils
1,447 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
24.60% FSM %
734 Boys
706 Girls
About Colne Valley High School

Colne Valley High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Huddersfield, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,440 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,447. Current headteacher: Steve Dixon.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Colne Valley
Ward Colne Valley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10045448
URN 140660
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (5)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Steve Evans Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr Chris Alker Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steve Dixon Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Fisher Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/08/2026 Interim Executive Board
Mrs Diane McConnell Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/08/2026 Interim Executive Board
Schools Nearby
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School
0.13 km • Huddersfield
Other
Linthwaite Clough Primary School
0.74 km • Huddersfield
Other
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy
1.15 km • Huddersfield
Other
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School
1.15 km • Huddersfield
Other
Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School
1.8 km • Huddersfield
Other
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
2 km • Huddersfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Colne Valley High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Colne Valley High School has 1,440 pupils, with a capacity of 1,447.
Colne Valley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Colne Valley High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Colne Valley High School is Mr Steve Dixon.
Colne Valley High School is at Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Colne Valley High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Colne Valley High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Steve Dixon
Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP
01484848680
www.thecvhs.co.uk/
Location
HD7 5SP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140660
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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