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 |
The Halifax Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in most areas and 'Outstanding' in behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school's strong focus on character education and personal development is evident in the high levels of student engagement and confidence in their abilities. Although the academic performance has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, initiatives are in place to support students in catching up on lost learning, especially for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has successfully transformed its curriculum to better prepare students for their futures, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and strong community ties.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1451 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.76%
Girls: 50.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 74.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 2 | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| 3 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 4 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 5 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 7 | 122 | 86 | 208 |
| 8 | 99 | 112 | 211 |
| 9 | 89 | 119 | 208 |
| 10 | 106 | 104 | 210 |
| 11 | 93 | 112 | 205 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 86.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White, British | 1.7% |
| African | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Halifax High at Wellesley Park | |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Effective personal development curriculum promoting self-confidence
- Strong community links and support systems
- Proficient early years curriculum fostering conversational skills
- Highly effective professional development for staff
Areas for Improvement
- Significant gaps in knowledge and understanding due to COVID-19 impact
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.7% |
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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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | ||
| Writing | 0.4 | ||
| Maths | -0.7 |
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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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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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 45 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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