Lightcliffe Academy

URN: 137036 • Halifax HX3 8TL

Overview

Name
Lightcliffe Academy
URN
137036
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Hackett (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01422201028
Website
Visit
Address
Stoney Lane, Halifax HX3 8TL

Summary

Lightcliffe Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Halifax, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 820 students and a capacity of 1,350. The academy is dedicated to providing high-quality education, focusing on academic, social, spiritual, and emotional development within a supportive environment. The school's ethos emphasizes nurturing and empowering students, ensuring that every child has access to excellent teaching and pastoral care.

The curriculum at Lightcliffe Academy is designed to foster a well-rounded education, preparing students for their future through a variety of learning opportunities. The academy also places importance on additional support services, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provisions, to cater to the diverse needs of its student population.

Lightcliffe Academy actively engages with parents and the local community, offering resources and guidance for new students transitioning into secondary education. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website or contact the school directly.

Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1350
Pupils
820
Boys
387
Girls
433
FSM %
31.70
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 820 387 433 1350 31.70
2024-09-11 916 445 471 1350 28.90
2023-09-11 1041 518 523 1350 20.60
2022-09-11 1041 518 523 1350 20.60
2021-09-11 1162 591 571 1392 17.70
2020-09-11 1295 662 633 1392 15.60

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