School Summary
Lightcliffe Academy
Girls: 523
Total Pupils: 1041
Opened: 01-08-2011
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Principal: Joanne Hackett
Lightcliffe Academy
Stoney Lane
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 8TL
Telephone: 01422201028
Website: http://www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk/
Principal: Joanne Hackett
Lightcliffe Academy
Stoney Lane
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 8TL
Telephone: 01422201028
Website: http://www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk/
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