Trinity Sixth Form Academy

A outstanding free schools 16 to 19 school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Trinity Sixth Form Academy.

Halifax, HX11UN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
55.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
04 October 2021
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Northgate House
Halifax, HX11UN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139433
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Northgate House, Halifax, HX1 1UN
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
850 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
746
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (9 pupils)

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
61.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
301 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
93 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
186
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
746 pupils
16-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
(10 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
(11 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(54 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(16 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
(21 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Life Ready Learners"

Mental Toughness Attention to Detail Work Ethic Integrity Wisdom Temperance Compassion Courage

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal describes Trinity Sixth Form Academy as an outstanding, highly academic sixth form in Halifax, offering a university‑feel experience, enrichment, pastoral support and strong destinations for degree apprenticeships and university courses.

Facilities

Brand new facilities State-of-the-art building

Curriculum Highlights

A-levels and BTEC courses Oxbridge Pathway Trinity School of Medicine Pathway Trinity Plus Trinity Enrich Trinity Scholars

Admissions Criteria

5 or more GCSEs (or equivalent) graded 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. Some subjects have their own entry requirements.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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