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Trinity Academy Halifax
Shay Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TZ, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.6 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,599
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 79% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates strong overall performance. The school boasts a notable 78% EBacc entry rate and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.5, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, while 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 41% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 78% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.6%
White Other4.8%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.75321, -1.87629 · HX2 9TZ
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136094
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitehalifax.trinitymat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Trinity Academy Halifax rated by Ofsted?
Trinity Academy Halifax was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Trinity Academy Halifax a good school?
Trinity Academy Halifax scores 78.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Trinity Academy Halifax in GCSEs?
Trinity Academy Halifax achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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