The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 199 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,451
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matt Perry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLing Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 491m away
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 613m away
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Primary · 625m away
Warley Road Primary Academy
Primary · 774m away
St Augustine's CofE School
Primary · 1.1km away
Broadwood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Calderdale College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Halifax Academy a selective school?
No. The Halifax Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Halifax Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Halifax Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Halifax Academy?
The Halifax Academy currently has 1,451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Halifax Academy take?
The Halifax Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Halifax Academy?
The Halifax Academy is in Halifax, HX2 0BA, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Halifax Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Halifax Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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