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

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.

Location & Contact

Address
Gibbet Street
Halifax, HX20BA
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School Information

URN
140326
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Gibbet Street, Halifax, HX2 0BA
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

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

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