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The Halifax Academy
Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0BA, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.2 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,451
Capacity
1,320
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.1, placing it in the top 60% of schools nationally. While 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher-level attainment, as only 32% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 76% of schools.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani86.6%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
White British1.7%
Other1.4%
Black African1.1%
White Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed Other0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.72420, -1.89357 · HX2 0BA
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140326
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thehalifaxacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Halifax Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Halifax Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2023.
Is The Halifax Academy a good school?
The Halifax Academy scores 76.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 The Halifax Academy in GCSEs?
The Halifax Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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