The Halifax Academy
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Halifax, HX2 0BA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 31% in England
9 of 11 in Calderdale
Pupils
1,461
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
8.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | 40.9 | 44.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 32% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 30% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.30 | -0.20 | — |
55% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Trinity Academy Grammar · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- The Crossley Heath School · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Trinity Academy Halifax · 2.1 mi · Outstanding · Bottom 44% in England
- Ryburn Valley High School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 34% in England
- The North Halifax Grammar School · 2.2 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- Park Lane Academy · 2.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 5% in England
Best secondary schools in Halifax · Best secondary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
The Halifax Academy is in Pellon West & Highroad Well (typical home £123,750, crime very high).
What is The Halifax Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Halifax Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Halifax Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Halifax Academy is in the bottom 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.