We are absolutely thrilled to launch our brand new Sporting Excellence Programme for students joining our Sixth Form in September 2026.

At Crossley Heath, we are incredibly proud of the significant proportion of our students who balance their studies alongside sporting success. This prestigious two-year programme has been designed to ensure our most talented and ambitious student athletes do not have to choose between academic excellence and sporting ambition. They can achieve both.

Delivered in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, and supported by elite athletes, coaches and mentors, the programme will include:

• A financial scholarship to support sporting development

• Dedicated coaching oversight and weekly strength and conditioning

• Academic workshops on a range of topics including dual careers, nutrition, sport psychology and more

• Mentorship from alumni athletes and elite sport professionals, including experienced coaches and Olympians

• Access to university-level sport science equipment and performance environments

• A personalised development plan tailored to each athlete

....and more!

We will select just 8 to 12 students for our first cohort, with places limited and selection competitive. Applications are now open to both internal and external Sixth Form applicants and close on Monday 13th April 2026.

Apply by completing the form found on our website here: https://bit.ly/4rGWZFp

Please send queries to: sportingexcellence@crossleyheath.org.uk

We cannot wait to welcome our first cohort of Sporting Excellence students!

Former Crossley Heath student Andy began his career as an apprentice mechanic, went on to become a Sales Director in the automotive industry, and has now opened and grown his own gym and wellness centre, Valley Fit, supporting over 1,200 members.

His journey is a powerful reminder that careers rarely follow a straight line, and that it’s never too late to pursue a new passion!

Read Andy’s story and his advice for our current students here: http://www.crossleyheath.org.uk/school.../alumni/alumni-news

We’re delighted to celebrate some fantastic achievements from the Intermediate Maths Challenge, held on 28th January.

An impressive 19 students from Years 7–9 qualified for the next round, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills and mathematical thinking. A special mention goes to three Year 9 students who went on to tackle a demanding two-hour Olympiad paper, an outstanding accomplishment.

Congratulations also to our Best in School, Muhammed in Year 9, a brilliant achievement, particularly as he was competing against students in Years 10 and 11.

Well done to all students involved for their hard work and dedication

Our Year 9 students had a fantastic opportunity to take part in SkillsFest at the newly refurbished Lloyds Building in Halifax, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

The event gave students valuable insight into a wide range of skills and career pathways, with interactive activities and conversations designed to highlight the many opportunities available beyond traditional academic routes. From learning about apprenticeships to understanding how classroom skills translate into the workplace, it was an inspiring and informative experience.

Well done to our Year 9s for engaging so positively and making the most of this opportunity, and thank you to everyone involved in delivering such a brilliant event

Former student Holly shares her journey into TV and how staying open to opportunities led her to work on Coronation Street (pictured here in the iconic Rovers Return!) and now as a storyliner on Waterloo Road - a role she hadn’t even heard of before!

Read her full story, including honest advice on rejection, resilience and finding your path in a creative industry: http://bit.ly/4rbRmPm

We’re so proud to see Holly’s journey from Crossley Heath to the TV studio and can’t wait to watch the next series knowing she helped shape the stories!