Trinity Academy Halifax
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Shay Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 9TZ |
| Phone | 01422244890 |
| Reference Number | 136094 |
Trinity Academy Halifax has been evaluated as outstanding across all areas during this inspection, showcasing an impressive quality of education and strong leadership. The school's ambitious curriculum effectively supports all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). With a focus on personal development, the school prepares students with the necessary skills and knowledge for future success. Despite the school's historical outcomes not fully reflecting the deep knowledge pupils acquire, leaders are committed to continuous improvement and excellence.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1599 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.16%
Girls: 48.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 159 | 165 | 324 |
| 8 | 167 | 162 | 329 |
| 9 | 179 | 142 | 321 |
| 10 | 160 | 162 | 322 |
| 11 | 153 | 150 | 303 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.6% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Highly ambitious and well-designed curriculum for all pupils
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Strong leadership with high expectations for pupil behaviour
- Calm classrooms that promote focused learning
- Effective processes for supporting additional needs
- Commitment to personal development and character building
- Regular and systematic tracking of pupils' understanding
- A comprehensive approach to improving reading fluency among pupils
- Strong support for mental health and well-being of students
- Engagement in community and citizenship through various programs
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 188 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 106 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 184 | 28 |
Previous Years
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| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Trinity Academy Whitehill
Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9RL |
0.52 miles |
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Moorside Community Primary School
Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8AP |
0.65 miles |
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Abbey Park Academy
Keighley Close, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9DG |
0.82 miles |
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St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8JY |
1.01 miles |
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Bradshaw Primary School
Ingham Lane, Bradshaw, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9PF |
1.02 miles |
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Dean Field Community Primary School
Cousin Lane, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8DQ |
1.03 miles |
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Shibden Head Primary Academy
Hainsworth Moor Grove, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 2ND |
1.17 miles |
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Trinity Academy Akroydon
Rawson Street North, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6PU |
1.29 miles |
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Ash Green Community Primary School
Mixenden Road, Mixenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8QD |
1.3 miles |
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Russell Hall Primary School
West End, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 2AW |
1.42 miles |
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Lee Mount Academy
Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5EB |
1.44 miles |
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Foxhill Primary School
Brighouse and Denholme Road, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1LN |
1.61 miles |
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Salterlee Primary School
Kell Lane, Shibden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7AY |
1.8 miles |
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Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Sandbeds Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QQ |
1.82 miles |
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Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Battinson Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 4RG |
1.85 miles |
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Beech Hill School
Mount Pleasant Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5TN |
1.87 miles |
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St Augustine's CofE School
Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5PG |
1.88 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Portland Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6LA |
1.89 miles |
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Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Albert Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QD |
1.97 miles |
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Northowram Primary School
Baxter Lane, Northowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7EF |
1.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The North Halifax Grammar School
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU |
0.31 miles |
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Trinity Academy Bradford
Deanstones Lane, Bradford, BD13 2AS |
1.47 miles |
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Broadwood School
252 Moorend Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0RU |
1.76 miles |
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Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Northgate House, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1UN |
2.12 miles |
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The Halifax Academy
Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0BA |
2.13 miles |
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Beacon Lights Schools
Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL |
2.19 miles |
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Calderdale College
Francis Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3UZ |
2.32 miles |
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Millcourt School
2 Shelf Mills, Wade House, Shelf, Halifax, HX3 7PA |
2.6 miles |
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The Crossley Heath School
Savile Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0HG |
2.87 miles |
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Trinity Academy Grammar
Albert Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2NW |
3.03 miles |
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Compass Community School Willow Park
Willow Street, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, HX6 2BU |
3.07 miles |
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Hipperholme Grammar School
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3.09 miles |
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Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria
Thornton View Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6JX |
3.1 miles |
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Stafford Hall School
Cheltenham Place, Halifax, West Yorkshire, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0AW |
3.22 miles |
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Beckfoot Thornton
Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3BH |
3.46 miles |
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Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy
Reevy Road West, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3PX |
3.51 miles |
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Ravenscliffe High School
Skircoat Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0RZ |
3.57 miles |
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Brearley Hall School
1 Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, HX2 6HP |
3.62 miles |
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Broadbeck Learning Centre
Brearcliffe Drive, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, BD6 2LE |
3.83 miles |
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Park Lane Academy
Park Lane, Exley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9LG |
3.9 miles |