The North Halifax Grammar School

About The North Halifax Grammar School

The North Halifax Grammar School is an academy converter in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,199 pupils on roll. It is part of THE NORTH HALIFAX GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 69.6 (2025/26). 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Calderdale →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,199 / 1,250 (96%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 November 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

Moorbottom Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX2 9SU

Phone

01422244625

Principal

Alexander Kent

Website

http://www.nhgs.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The North Halifax Grammar School?

The North Halifax Grammar School is an academy converter in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The North Halifax Grammar School have?

The North Halifax Grammar School has 1,199 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The North Halifax Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

The North Halifax Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).

How does The North Halifax Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The North Halifax Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 69.6 in 2025/26.

Is The North Halifax Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The North Halifax Grammar School is part of THE NORTH HALIFAX GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The North Halifax Grammar School?

The North Halifax Grammar School is located at Moorbottom Road, Halifax, Calderdale, HX2 9SU.