What did Ofsted judge The Halifax Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Halifax Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Halifax Academy?

The Halifax Academy has 1,461 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Halifax Academy take?

The Halifax Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 16.

Where is The Halifax Academy located?

The Halifax Academy is located in Halifax, HX2 0BA, Calderdale.

How do I apply to The Halifax Academy?

The Halifax 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How close do you need to live to get into The Halifax Academy?

Distance did not decide places at The Halifax Academy for 2025-26 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at The Halifax Academy?

When The Halifax Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order; 2. Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Sibling — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from the school to the child's home, closest first.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Halifax Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.1% of pupils at The Halifax Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Halifax Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2025-26 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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How places are decided at The Halifax Academy

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

1Looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order.
2Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
3Sibling — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission.
4Catchment area — Pupils living in the Halifax catchment area (Halifax Catchment Area 2022, as published by Calderdale Council).
5Staff children — Pupils of staff employed at the Academy having a permanent contract of at least two years at the time of application.
6Proximity — The proximity of a child's home to the Academy, measured by the Local Authority's computerised measuring system from the front door of the Academy to the home, those living nearest given the highest priority.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from the school to the child's home, closest first.

Primary phase of an all-through academy. Children whose EHC plan names the school are admitted first. Catchment: the Halifax catchment area as defined by Calderdale Council ('Halifax Catchment Area 2022').

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.

The Halifax Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Halifax Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Halifax Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Halifax Academy?: The Halifax Academy has 1,461 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Halifax Academy take?: The Halifax Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is The Halifax Academy located?: The Halifax Academy is located in Halifax, HX2 0BA, Calderdale.
How do I apply to The Halifax Academy?: The Halifax 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into The Halifax Academy?: Distance did not decide places at The Halifax Academy for 2025-26 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at The Halifax Academy?: When The Halifax Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order; 2. Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Sibling — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from the school to the child's home, closest first.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Halifax Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.1% of pupils at The Halifax Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Last distance offered at The Halifax Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at The Halifax Academy

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

1Looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order.
2Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
3Sibling — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission.
4Catchment area — Pupils living in the Halifax catchment area (Halifax Catchment Area 2022, as published by Calderdale Council).
5Staff children — Pupils of staff employed at the Academy having a permanent contract of at least two years at the time of application.
6Proximity — The proximity of a child's home to the Academy, measured by the Local Authority's computerised measuring system from the front door of the Academy to the home, those living nearest given the highest priority.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from the school to the child's home, closest first.

The Halifax Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Halifax Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Halifax Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Halifax Academy?: The Halifax Academy has 1,461 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Halifax Academy take?: The Halifax Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is The Halifax Academy located?: The Halifax Academy is located in Halifax, HX2 0BA, Calderdale.
How do I apply to The Halifax Academy?: The Halifax 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into The Halifax Academy?: Distance did not decide places at The Halifax Academy for 2025-26 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at The Halifax Academy?: When The Halifax Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order; 2. Previously in state care outside England — Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 3. Sibling — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from the school to the child's home, closest first.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Halifax Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.1% of pupils at The Halifax Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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