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The Halifax Academy

Calderdale, HX2 0BASecondaryAges 4–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
-0.20
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
223 1st-choice / 195 places
Ranking
#2,013
of 3,141 nationally

About The Halifax Academy

The Halifax Academy sits below the Calderdale local authority average for Progress 8, scoring -0.2 against the LA average of 0.06 for secondary schools. That places it 10th out of 15 schools of the same type in the borough, putting it in the bottom third locally. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 40.9 is modest, and its EBacc average point score of 3.5 reflects a curriculum where only 24.1% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects. On the basics measure, 54.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though that drops to 32.2% at grade 5 or above. The school is significantly oversubscribed — 319 applications for 195 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 223 first-preference applications — suggesting that despite middling headline numbers, it remains a popular choice for local families.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range4 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGibbet Street, Halifax, Calderdale, HX2 0BA
HeadteacherMatt Perry
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils1,451
Free School Meals (FSM)37.5%
School Capacity1,451 / 1,320 (110% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Aug 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Astro TurfSwimming PoolSports HallGymnasiumScience LabsTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

SwimmingDanceTennisCross CountryRowingRugbyNetballGymnasticsBadmintonRounders

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsBook ClubDebateNewspaperDuke of EdinburghChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Halifax Academy

The Halifax Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.