Whitehill Community Academy

A good academy converter school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitehill Community Academy.

Halifax, HX29RL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 January 2020
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Occupation Lane
Illingworth
Halifax, HX29RL
Phone
1422244471
Website
whitehill.trinitymat.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136547
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9RL
Website
https://whitehill.trinitymat.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
671
Free School Meals
33.3% (223 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 104.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
671 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Discover, Wonder, Grow - That's the Whitehill Way"

Empathy Honesty Respect Responsibility

We are a Church of England (CoE) trust, and welcome schools of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Chris Kimberley welcomes you and emphasizes community focus, world-class education, high standards, and the Ready, Respectful and Responsible values.

Facilities

Illingworth Children’s Centre (Foundation Stage) Breakfast and afterschool club building (Under 8s) Dining Hall (Over 8s) Outdoor play provision

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious curriculum with significant enrichment

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

From September 2025, Trinity Academy Whitehill offers free wrap-around care for nursery children from 7:45am–4:30pm. Wrap-around care operates in three settings: Foundation Stage (Illingworth Children’s Centre), under eights (Breakfast and After School Club building), and over eights (Dining Hall). Breakfast Club runs mornings, with options at 7:00am–8:30am (£7.50) or 7:45am–8:30am (£4.00). After School Club runs 3:00pm–4:30pm (£7.00) or 3:00pm–6:00pm (£15.00) including a snack. A sample menu is provided. Staff DBS checked; staff trained in First Aid, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, child protection, and behaviour management.

SEND Provision

Evergreen is a specialist provision dedicated to meeting the needs of children that require extra support.

Admissions Criteria

Reception places deadline 15 January 2026; applications via Calderdale Primary Admissions portal. Limited vacancies in Years 1 and 4; feeder to Trinity Academy Halifax. In-Year Transfers handled via Calderdale; visits/tours available; Appeals process through Independent Appeals Clerk.

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