The Halifax Academy

About The Halifax Academy

The Halifax Academy is an academy converter in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 1,451 pupils on roll. It is part of IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.6 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 71.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Calderdale →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,451 / 1,320 (110%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gibbet Street, Halifax, Calderdale, HX2 0BA

Phone

01422301080

Headteacher

Matt Perry

Website

http://www.thehalifaxacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Halifax Academy?

The Halifax Academy is an academy converter in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–16.

How many pupils does The Halifax Academy have?

The Halifax Academy has 1,451 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Halifax Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Halifax Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023).

How does The Halifax Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Halifax Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.6 in 2025/26.

How does The Halifax Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at The Halifax Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Halifax Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Halifax Academy is part of IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Halifax Academy?

The Halifax Academy is located at Gibbet Street, Halifax, Calderdale, HX2 0BA.