The Halifax Academy is an all-through academy in Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Halifax Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.20 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 40.9, 55% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 1,451 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.5%, 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.0%.
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The Halifax Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.20, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 40.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
55% of students at The Halifax Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At The Halifax Academy, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
78% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.
The Halifax Academy has an overall absence rate of 10.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Halifax Academy is 10.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Halifax Academy has 1,451 pupils on roll.
32% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Halifax Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Halifax Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Halifax Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
296/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
139/mo
47% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.8
Bus Stops
40
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Halifax area
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.