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
Parents are free to request paper copies of any of the information on this website free of charge.
An incredible work placement for students and @Jupiter Construction
With the building work continuing at our Spring Hall site - some of our students have had an exciting opportunity for a special placement with the Jupiter Construction crew!
A huge thank you to Steve and the rest of the crew at Jupiter Construction - our students LOVED it!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ Motability Lifestyle Cover Star Lucy! ✨
You may recognise our incredible student Lucy from her iconic piano performances - on Channel 4, at the Paralympic Homecoming concert and more - and Motability Lifestyle have done a feature on her, you can read it here:
www.motabilitylifestyle.com/magazine/august-2026/features/how-lucy-the-pianist-expresses-herself-... ... See MoreSee Less
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We are sharing the below event for those of interest in our community.
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Open Day 2026
We are delighted to announce our Open Day will be taking place on Saturday 17th October 2026.
Tickets are available for four different time slots (9.45am, 10.45am, 11.45am, 12.45am) The visit begins with a talk from senior leaders followed by a self-guided tour of the campus with the opportunities to speak to key staff.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-day-2026-tickets-1990868870384?aff=oddtdtcreator ... See MoreSee Less
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