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We would like to extend a sincere welcome to you and hope that our school brochure conveys a sense of the warmth and friendliness that you are bound to experience on a visit to the school. We are proud of our heritage and traditions – the history of our school makes fascinating reading and places us in a unique position within the local community.

The aim of the school is to provide all students with an educational experience which allows them to achieve academic results and provide opportunities for them to grow in confidence and as leaders. All students are encouraged and supported to develop skills and qualities to take forward into the future – whatever that future will be. Aspirations here are high and we strive to maintain an ethos where all students are encouraged to aim high and develop their talents.

We are a supportive and caring school. Relationships between students and staff are outstanding and all our young people are known as individuals with their own strengths and personality. This is a happy school. We work hard but know how to have fun along the way. The house system is just one example of students working together across the year groups in a very healthy, competitive way in areas such as sport, music, drama and debating.

Former students tell us that they have fond memories of their time at Crossley Heath and that their experiences here have made them confident young people with the highest aspirations for themselves and the contributions they can make to the world. Ofsted judged our school to be ‘Outstanding’ in February 2011 and we receive many public accolades for the quality of our provision but I would encourage you to visit the school and experience the positive and vibrant atmosphere for yourself.

word from the Head