Vision and Values
Together we Nurture, Believe, Achieve and Succeed
Ravenscliffe prides itself in raising aspirations and maximising potential. This enables all students to thrive and prepare for a happy, successful and bright future. We aspire to achieve this by:
- Providing a positive, well-resourced learning environment staffed by trained and committed professionals.
- Maintaining high expectations in terms of attendance, behaviour and co-operation in learning.
- Providing a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, which excites and challenges students in equal measure.
- Ensuring a safe and caring environment where individual views on religious and cultural issues are respected as students develop into responsible citizens.
- Working closely with parents, carers and the local community.
- Managing the funding and resources available in an effective and efficient manner.
Admissions
As a generic secondary specialist school, Ravenscliffe provides education for students aged 11 to 19 years with clearly identified special educational needs. Students are referred to Ravenscliffe by Calderdale Council and it is they who place pupils here. Parents and carers who may be considering Ravenscliffe as a suitable placement for their child should contact Calderdale Children and Young People’s Services first to discuss a possible placement. Details of how to contact the admissions team can be found here.
A preliminary visit to the school can be made after contacting the Headteacher to arrange a suitable date and time. General ‘open’ visits are scheduled once per half term to minimise disruption to the curriculum and students’ learning.
A word
From Our Headteacher
“Welcome to Ravenscliffe High School, Calderdale’s only secondary specialist school. The school caters for a diverse cohort of students aged 11-19 with a wide range of special educational needs. Students have access to a curriculum which focusses on developing their communication, physical and sensory development, cognition, and independence to holistically equip them for life both now and in the future. If you would like any more information about our school, please explore this website or contact us using the link below.”
– Jo Hague
Get In Touch
01422 358621
admin@ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk
Ravenscliffe High School, Skircoat Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0RZ
Ravenscliffe @ Spring Hall, Huddersfield Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0AQ
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Workplace Wednesdays with Jupiter Construction. 🏗️
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🥈 Silver DofE starts here! 🥈
Our first Volunteering session at The Shay went really well and students worked hard helping to clear the turnstiles out!
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🏰 Hear ye har ye! Independence and communication rule in our kingdom! 🏰
Zoe's sensory lessons turn every student into a castle boss! Using assistive technology and AAC, students give directions, make choices, and help create a total communication environment as we prepare for the royal visit.
From making sure the castle smells just right to picking the perfect party playlist, everyone gets to take the lead-and have a blast doing it. ...
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