Lightcliffe Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lightcliffe Academy.

Halifax, HX38TL Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.37
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 55.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
24 September 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Stoney Lane
Lightcliffe
Halifax, HX38TL
Phone
1422201028
Website
lightcliffeacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137036
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TL
Website
http://www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
916
Free School Meals
30.9% (283 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.2
English Attainment 8:
8.6
Maths Attainment 8:
7.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.2
Ebacc English:
95.6%
Ebacc Entry:
2.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
83.7%
Ebacc Languages:
13.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.37
Progress 8 Range:
-0.57 to -0.17

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
153
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
916 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In partnership to educate, nurture, empower"

Service Health and Happiness Ambition Resilience Equity Diversity

Christian foundation of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School welcomes with pride in a Good Ofsted judgement, emphasises high-quality teaching, pastoral care and opportunities for students to flourish academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally; highlights a coaching programme to support teaching, a rich curriculum, student leadership roles and an inclusive SHARED character values.

Facilities

3G Football Pitch Large Indoor Sports Hall Multiple outdoor grass pitches Changing Rooms Gymnasium and Dance Studio Fitness Suite

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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