The Halifax Academy
The Halifax Academy is an all-through school (Academy converter), ages 4–16, in Halifax, HX2, in the Calderdale council area. It has 1,461 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023): Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 14 June 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 58 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 2 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 60 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | -0.2 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 44.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 32.2 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 205 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,461 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 71.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.16% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.58% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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