The North Halifax Grammar School

URN: 136788 • Halifax HX2 9SU

Overview

Name
The North Halifax Grammar School
URN
136788
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
THE NORTH HALIFAX GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Desmond Deehan (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01422244625
Website
Visit
Address
Moorbottom Road, Halifax HX2 9SU

Summary

The North Halifax Grammar School (NHGS) is a mixed secondary academy located in Halifax, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 1,199 students and a capacity of 1,250. As a selective grammar school, NHGS focuses on nurturing students' academic abilities while fostering a well-rounded education. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its commitment to "Living to Learn & Learning to Live," aiming to develop students into enquiring scholars who pursue excellence and navigate life with confidence.

NHGS promotes a curriculum that balances academic rigor with personal development, encouraging students to explore a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes the importance of scholarship, wonder, and ambition, guiding students to discover their talents and interests. This holistic approach aims to equip students with the skills and character necessary to thrive in their future endeavours.

The school community is built on cooperation and respect, ensuring that all students feel safe and valued. NHGS actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering events such as open evenings and collaborative initiatives with other grammar schools in the region to share best practices and enhance educational experiences.

Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE NORTH HALIFAX GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1250
Pupils
1199
Boys
643
Girls
556
FSM %
5.50
Open date
2011-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1199 643 556 1250 5.50
2024-09-11 1238 652 586 1250 5.10
2023-09-11 1255 655 600 1250 4.40
2022-09-11 1255 655 600 1250 4.40
2021-09-11 1242 642 600 1145 4.40
2020-09-11 1197 618 579 1145 4.00

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