The North Halifax Grammar School
URN: 107574 • Halifax HX2 9SU
Overview
- Name
- The North Halifax Grammar School
- URN
- 107574
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Graham Maslen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Moorbottom Road, Halifax HX2 9SU
Summary
The North Halifax Grammar School (NHGS) is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Halifax, Calderdale, with a capacity of 930 students. As a selective grammar school, NHGS focuses on nurturing academic abilities through a curriculum designed to inspire and develop students' skills and character. The school's ethos emphasizes scholarship, wonder, and ambition, aiming to equip students with the knowledge and resilience needed to navigate life confidently.
NHGS promotes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities that foster personal growth and social conscience. The school values respect, integrity, and cooperation, creating a supportive environment where students feel safe and respected.
The school day runs from 8:20 AM to 3:00 PM, with additional support available through dedicated school services and public transport. NHGS actively collaborates with other grammar schools in the region to share best practices, further enhancing the educational experience for its students.
NHGS promotes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities that foster personal growth and social conscience. The school values respect, integrity, and cooperation, creating a supportive environment where students feel safe and respected.
The school day runs from 8:20 AM to 3:00 PM, with additional support available through dedicated school services and public transport. NHGS actively collaborates with other grammar schools in the region to share best practices, further enhancing the educational experience for its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Crossley Heath School (70.2)
- Trinity Academy Halifax (68.5)
- The North Halifax Grammar School (63.8)
- The Crossley Heath School (60.0)
- Halifax High at Wellesley Park (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 930
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 930 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 930 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 930 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 930 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 930 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 930 |
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