Best secondary schools in Halifax (2026)
Halifax has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is The Crossley Heath School, in the top 3% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 53.1, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
The Crossley Heath School Halifax · Grammar |
72.1 | 74.5 | 99% | Good | |
2 Top 4% in England |
The North Halifax Grammar School Halifax · Grammar |
68.3 | 68.5 | 91% | Good | |
3 Bottom 44% in England |
Trinity Academy Halifax Halifax · Church of England |
45.3 | 44.5 | 41% | Outstanding | |
4 Bottom 40% in England |
Trinity Academy Grammar Halifax |
43.6 | 46.3 | 41% | Good | |
5 Bottom 31% in England |
The Halifax Academy Halifax |
43.2 | 44.1 | 32% | Good | |
6 Bottom 5% in England |
Park Lane Academy Halifax |
34.6 | 40.9 | 35% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Halifax?
On exam results over the last three years, The Crossley Heath School is the top-ranked secondary school in Halifax, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.