The Halifax Academy

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

Halifax, HX20BA Ofsted: Good Age 4-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.8%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
14 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gibbet Street
Halifax, HX20BA
Phone
1422301080
Website
thehalifaxacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140326
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Gibbet Street, Halifax, HX2 0BA
Website
http://www.thehalifaxacademy.org
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1320 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
1,449
Free School Meals
32.6% (472 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (43 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
34.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
56 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
111
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,449 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Voice To Change The World"

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