The Halifax Academy
URN: 140326 • Halifax HX2 0BA
Overview
- Name
- The Halifax Academy
- URN
- 140326
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 72.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Perry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422301080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gibbet Street, Halifax HX2 0BA
Summary
The Halifax Academy is an all-through academy located in Halifax, Calderdale, catering to students aged 4 to 16. With a current enrollment of 1,451 pupils, the academy has a capacity of 1,320 and serves a diverse student body, with 37.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at The Halifax Academy is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for future challenges. The academy encourages participation in various competitions, such as the Big Ideas Competition, which fosters an understanding of business and finance among students. This experiential learning approach helps students develop confidence and awareness of the wider world.
The Halifax Academy prides itself on its commitment to community engagement and student voice, promoting a culture where students are encouraged to express their ideas and make a positive impact. The academy's ethos centres on empowering students to become active, responsible citizens, ready to contribute to society. For more information, visit their website at http://www.thehalifaxacademy.org.
The curriculum at The Halifax Academy is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for future challenges. The academy encourages participation in various competitions, such as the Big Ideas Competition, which fosters an understanding of business and finance among students. This experiential learning approach helps students develop confidence and awareness of the wider world.
The Halifax Academy prides itself on its commitment to community engagement and student voice, promoting a culture where students are encouraged to express their ideas and make a positive impact. The academy's ethos centres on empowering students to become active, responsible citizens, ready to contribute to society. For more information, visit their website at http://www.thehalifaxacademy.org.
Useful links
- Governance & Accounting (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Careers Events (calendar)
- Enrichment Programme (download)
- Year 11 Summer Exam Timetable 2025 (download)
- Secondary Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Primary Admissions (other)
- Term Dates & School Day (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Calder Learning Trust (65.3)
- The Calder Learning Trust (38.0)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1320
- Pupils
- 1451
- Boys
- 722
- Girls
- 729
- FSM %
- 37.50
- Open date
- 2013-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1451 | 722 | 729 | 1320 | 37.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1449 | 712 | 737 | 1320 | 32.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1420 | 736 | 684 | 1320 | 28.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1420 | 736 | 684 | 1320 | 28.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1388 | 717 | 671 | 1320 | 25.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1334 | 684 | 650 | 1320 | 24.10 |
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