The Whitley AP Academy
URN: 146204 • Halifax HX2 9SR
Overview
- Name
- The Whitley AP Academy
- URN
- 146204
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Phillip Hannah (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422244181
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whitley Phoenix Centre, Halifax HX2 9SR
Summary
The Whitley AP Academy (TWAPA) is an Alternative Provision Academy located in Halifax, Calderdale, serving students from Year 3 to Year 11. As part of the Impact Education Multi Academy Trust since its conversion in August 2019, the academy aims to enrich, inspire, and motivate its pupils. With a capacity for 90 students, TWAPA provides tailored educational support primarily for those who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools or are at risk of exclusion.
The academy offers a structured curriculum across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, with specific provisions for 16 pupils at Key Stage 2 based at Lee Mount Primary School, 30 at Key Stage 3, and 44 at Key Stage 4. The focus is on creating a supportive environment that addresses the individual needs of each student, helping them to improve their life chances and academic outcomes.
TWAPA is committed to fostering a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among students and staff. The academy regularly engages in charitable activities, promoting social responsibility and teamwork among pupils. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (67.6%), the academy plays a vital role in supporting the local community.
The academy offers a structured curriculum across Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, with specific provisions for 16 pupils at Key Stage 2 based at Lee Mount Primary School, 30 at Key Stage 3, and 44 at Key Stage 4. The focus is on creating a supportive environment that addresses the individual needs of each student, helping them to improve their life chances and academic outcomes.
TWAPA is committed to fostering a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among students and staff. The academy regularly engages in charitable activities, promoting social responsibility and teamwork among pupils. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (67.6%), the academy plays a vital role in supporting the local community.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Privacy Notice (download)
- Ofsted (download)
- Vacancies (other)
- Staff Links (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Statements (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Youtube (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ravenscliffe High School (63.6)
- Beacon Lights Schools (59.8)
- Wood Bank School (54.5)
- Millcourt School (52.2)
- Stafford Hall School (51.0)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 74
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 21
- FSM %
- 67.60
- Open date
- 2019-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 74 | 53 | 21 | 80 | 67.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 66 | 45 | 21 | 80 | 71.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | 45 | 13 | 80 | 65.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | 45 | 13 | 80 | 65.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 57 | 46 | 11 | 80 | 56.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 47 | 35 | 12 | 57.40 |
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