What did Ofsted judge Lightcliffe Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Lightcliffe Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Lightcliffe Academy?

Lightcliffe Academy has 788 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lightcliffe Academy take?

Lightcliffe Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Lightcliffe Academy located?

Lightcliffe Academy is located in Halifax, HX3 8TL, Calderdale.

How do I apply to Lightcliffe Academy?

Lightcliffe Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Lightcliffe Academy?

When Lightcliffe Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — "Looked after" children and children who were "previously looked after"; 2. Feeder primary school children — Applications from those children who attend the primary schools of Trinity Academy Akroyden; Bailiffe Bridge J & I, Cliffe Hill Community Primary, Lightcliffe CofE Primary Academy, Northowram Primary, Salterlee Primary, Shelf J & I, St Michael's and All Angels CE Primary; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Halifax); 3. Sibling — Those children who have a sibling attending the Academy at the time of the proposed date of admission and residing at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance from the school; if two or more children live exactly the same distance from the school (i.e. in a block of flats) and there are not enough places for both, lots will be drawn, witnessed by a person independent of the school. Twins or other multiple birth siblings tied for the final place will all be admitted, exceeding the PAN.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lightcliffe Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.8% of pupils at Lightcliffe Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Lightcliffe Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — "Looked after" children and children who were "previously looked after"
2Feeder primary school children — Applications from those children who attend the primary schools of Trinity Academy Akroyden; Bailiffe Bridge J & I, Cliffe Hill Community Primary, Lightcliffe CofE Primary Academy, Northowram Primary, Salterlee Primary, Shelf J & I, St Michael's and All Angels CE Primary; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Halifax).
3Sibling — Those children who have a sibling attending the Academy at the time of the proposed date of admission and residing at the same address.
4Child of staff — The child(ren) of staff working at the Academy. 'Staff' for this purpose is defined as anyone employed by the Academy who has a permanent contract for at least one term prior to application for admission for their child(ren) is under consideration. Eligible staff members applying for a school place should inform the Academy office.
5Distance — Any other children, by distance measurement from the child's permanent home address to the nearest designated school gate.

If two applications tie: Distance from the school; if two or more children live exactly the same distance from the school (i.e. in a block of flats) and there are not enough places for both, lots will be drawn, witnessed by a person independent of the school. Twins or other multiple birth siblings tied for the final place will all be admitted, exceeding the PAN.

EHCP provision applies only where Lightcliffe CofE Primary School is named on the plan. Distance is measured in a straight line using Calderdale Council's GIS based on Ordnance Survey AddressPoint data.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Lightcliffe Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lightcliffe Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Lightcliffe Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lightcliffe Academy?: Lightcliffe Academy has 788 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lightcliffe Academy take?: Lightcliffe Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Lightcliffe Academy located?: Lightcliffe Academy is located in Halifax, HX3 8TL, Calderdale.
How do I apply to Lightcliffe Academy?: Lightcliffe Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lightcliffe Academy?: When Lightcliffe Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — "Looked after" children and children who were "previously looked after"; 2. Feeder primary school children — Applications from those children who attend the primary schools of Trinity Academy Akroyden; Bailiffe Bridge J & I, Cliffe Hill Community Primary, Lightcliffe CofE Primary Academy, Northowram Primary, Salterlee Primary, Shelf J & I, St Michael's and All Angels CE Primary; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Halifax); 3. Sibling — Those children who have a sibling attending the Academy at the time of the proposed date of admission and residing at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance from the school; if two or more children live exactly the same distance from the school (i.e. in a block of flats) and there are not enough places for both, lots will be drawn, witnessed by a person independent of the school. Twins or other multiple birth siblings tied for the final place will all be admitted, exceeding the PAN.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lightcliffe Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.8% of pupils at Lightcliffe Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Lightcliffe Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — "Looked after" children and children who were "previously looked after"
2Feeder primary school children — Applications from those children who attend the primary schools of Trinity Academy Akroyden; Bailiffe Bridge J & I, Cliffe Hill Community Primary, Lightcliffe CofE Primary Academy, Northowram Primary, Salterlee Primary, Shelf J & I, St Michael's and All Angels CE Primary; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Halifax).
3Sibling — Those children who have a sibling attending the Academy at the time of the proposed date of admission and residing at the same address.
4Child of staff — The child(ren) of staff working at the Academy. 'Staff' for this purpose is defined as anyone employed by the Academy who has a permanent contract for at least one term prior to application for admission for their child(ren) is under consideration. Eligible staff members applying for a school place should inform the Academy office.
5Distance — Any other children, by distance measurement from the child's permanent home address to the nearest designated school gate.

Lightcliffe Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lightcliffe Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Lightcliffe Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lightcliffe Academy?: Lightcliffe Academy has 788 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lightcliffe Academy take?: Lightcliffe Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Lightcliffe Academy located?: Lightcliffe Academy is located in Halifax, HX3 8TL, Calderdale.
How do I apply to Lightcliffe Academy?: Lightcliffe Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lightcliffe Academy?: When Lightcliffe Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — "Looked after" children and children who were "previously looked after"; 2. Feeder primary school children — Applications from those children who attend the primary schools of Trinity Academy Akroyden; Bailiffe Bridge J & I, Cliffe Hill Community Primary, Lightcliffe CofE Primary Academy, Northowram Primary, Salterlee Primary, Shelf J & I, St Michael's and All Angels CE Primary; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Halifax); 3. Sibling — Those children who have a sibling attending the Academy at the time of the proposed date of admission and residing at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance from the school; if two or more children live exactly the same distance from the school (i.e. in a block of flats) and there are not enough places for both, lots will be drawn, witnessed by a person independent of the school. Twins or other multiple birth siblings tied for the final place will all be admitted, exceeding the PAN.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lightcliffe Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.8% of pupils at Lightcliffe Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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