The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 294 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 168 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,599
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 37.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Case (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shay Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe North Halifax Grammar School
Secondary · 506m away
The Whitley AP Academy
Academy · 620m away
Moorside Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Abbey Park Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Bradshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Dean Field Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Norset House
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Trinity Academy Halifax a selective school?
No. Trinity Academy Halifax is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Trinity Academy Halifax's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Academy Halifax was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity Academy Halifax?
Trinity Academy Halifax currently has 1,599 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Academy Halifax take?
Trinity Academy Halifax caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trinity Academy Halifax?
Trinity Academy Halifax is in Halifax, HX2 9TZ, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Academy Halifax have a sixth form?
No, Trinity Academy Halifax does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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