The Crossley Heath School Heritage Open Day Event is now over.
The event was a success with many old scholars, parents of students, and members of the public attending on Saturday 7 September 2024.

2024 marks the 160th anniversary of this beautiful building and a warm welcome is extended to all who wish to step inside this listed treasure. Our school building was opened in 1864 as a school and orphanage for girls and boys. We adopted the name The Crossley Heath School in 1985 in recognition of our shared history from the founding schools of Heath Grammar School (c1600) and Crossley & Porter School (c1857). As a result, we have a wealth of artefacts and memorabilia from both schools for you to peruse which demonstrates the school’s significant place in Halifax’s history over the years. 

The new heritage timeline project, erected on the ground floor over the summer as part of our 160th celebrations, depicts our rich history from Heath Grammar School days to the present time was on display. Visitors had the opportunity to view important historical documents, artefacts and archive material. 

Guided tours of the cellar were available on the day and visitors were able to wander around the corridors and view the main hall, the centrepiece of the school. 

Reunion was held on July 6th 2024 and it was a bumper yet again with over 200 members attending.

The weather was not so kind to us this year but most people made it on to the photo despite the wind and rainy conditions. The reunion continued after school closed at Standeven house into the evening.

23rd October 2020 - the School War Memorial Centenary

Friday 23rd October 2020 marked the Centenary of the unveiling of the School War Memorial by J. Labron Plint (No 1) the first Crossley Scholar.

We featured the school war memorial in the 2020 magazine, and will be continuing with another feature regarding the 1949 dedication in the 2021 magazine.

More information is on the History webpage.

 New outdoor seating

The Association recently purchased extra outdoor tables and seating, as requested by the students. 

The benches one early morning in Winter 2021.