The Halifax Academy
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gibbet Street Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 0BA |
| Phone | 01422301080 |
| Reference Number | 140326 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1449 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.14%
Girls: 50.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 76.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 2 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 3 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 4 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 7 | 95 | 114 | 209 |
| 8 | 92 | 117 | 209 |
| 9 | 111 | 104 | 215 |
| 10 | 102 | 111 | 213 |
| 11 | 102 | 101 | 203 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 88.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White, British | 1.5% |
| African | 0.7% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-08-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-11-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2017-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-11-05 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Halifax High at Wellesley Park | ||
| 2013-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-05-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-12-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-05-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-12-08 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Albert Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QD |
0.3 miles |
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Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Sandbeds Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QQ |
0.38 miles |
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Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Battinson Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 4RG |
0.39 miles |
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Warley Road Primary Academy
Warley Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3TG |
0.48 miles |
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St Augustine's CofE School
Hanson Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5PG |
0.68 miles |
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Parkinson Lane, Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3XL |
0.75 miles |
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Lee Mount Academy
Lee Mount Road, Lee Mount, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5EB |
0.87 miles |
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Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Park Road, Christ Church Ce (Va) Junior School, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2BJ |
0.89 miles |
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Bolton Brow Primary Academy
Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2BA |
0.92 miles |
|
Warley Town School
Dark Lane, Warley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7QD |
0.98 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Swires Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2ER |
1.02 miles |
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Beech Hill School
Mount Pleasant Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 5TN |
1.02 miles |
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Savile Park Primary School
Moorfield Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3ER |
1.03 miles |
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Tuel Lane Infant School
Clay Street, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2ND |
1.16 miles |
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Dean Field Community Primary School
Cousin Lane, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8DQ |
1.25 miles |
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Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy
Savile Park Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2ES |
1.25 miles |
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St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Furness Place, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8JY |
1.29 miles |
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Trinity Academy Akroydon
Rawson Street North, Boothtown, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6PU |
1.34 miles |
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Moorside Community Primary School
Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8AP |
1.49 miles |
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The Gleddings School
Birdcage Lane, Halifax, HX3 0JB |
1.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Broadwood School
252 Moorend Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0RU |
0.75 miles |
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Calderdale College
Francis Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3UZ |
0.76 miles |
|
Beacon Lights Schools
Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL |
0.79 miles |
|
Compass Community School Willow Park
Willow Street, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, HX6 2BU |
0.94 miles |
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Trinity Academy Grammar
Albert Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2NW |
0.95 miles |
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The Crossley Heath School
Savile Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0HG |
1.07 miles |
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Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Northgate House, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1UN |
1.41 miles |
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Stafford Hall School
Cheltenham Place, Halifax, West Yorkshire, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0AW |
1.88 miles |
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Ravenscliffe High School
Skircoat Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0RZ |
1.92 miles |
|
Endeavour House School
Old Hall, Moor End, Halifax, HX2 0TX |
2.04 miles |
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Trinity Academy Halifax
Shay Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TZ |
2.13 miles |
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Ryburn Valley High School
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1DF |
2.14 miles |
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The North Halifax Grammar School
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU |
2.22 miles |
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Park Lane Academy
Park Lane, Exley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9LG |
2.54 miles |
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Brearley Hall School
1 Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, HX2 6HP |
2.56 miles |
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Compass Community School North
Long Lea House, 5 Halifax Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, HX5 0SH |
3.24 miles |
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Hipperholme Grammar School
|
3.3 miles |
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The Calder Learning Trust
Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QN |
3.39 miles |
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Trinity Academy Bradford
Deanstones Lane, Bradford, BD13 2AS |
3.42 miles |
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The Brooksbank School
Victoria Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0QG |
3.48 miles |