What did Ofsted judge The North Halifax Grammar School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The North Halifax Grammar School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The North Halifax Grammar School?

The North Halifax Grammar School has 1,207 pupils on roll.

What ages does The North Halifax Grammar School take?

The North Halifax Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The North Halifax Grammar School located?

The North Halifax Grammar School is located in Halifax, HX2 9SU, Calderdale.

How do I apply to The North Halifax Grammar School?

The North Halifax Grammar School 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 The North Halifax Grammar School?

When The North Halifax Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4); 2. Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made; 3. Priority Admissions Area (up to 10%) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS to children living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: i. NHGS - see Appendix 5. ii. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more children achieve the same order of merit as the child in the last place to be offered at NHGS the following oversubscription criteria will apply as a tie breaker: i. Siblings (to include step siblings, foster siblings, and adopted siblings living permanently in the same address) of children presently attending the school. ii. Proximity of the child's home to the school, with those living nearer accorded the highest priority. Distance will be calculated using a straight line measurement from the pupil's home to the closest designated school gate. Distances will be calculated using the LA's Geographical Information System (GIS).

What is the largest ethnic background at The North Halifax Grammar School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 59.7% of pupils at The North Halifax Grammar School 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 The North Halifax Grammar School

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.

1Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4).
2Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made.
3Priority Admissions Area (up to 10%) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS to children living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: i. NHGS - see Appendix 5. ii. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area.
4Combined order of merit (English and Mathematics) — Once these places have been allocated the remaining places at NHGS will be offered according to their combined order of merit for English and Mathematics until the school reaches its PAN.

If two applications tie: Where two or more children achieve the same order of merit as the child in the last place to be offered at NHGS the following oversubscription criteria will apply as a tie breaker: i. Siblings (to include step siblings, foster siblings, and adopted siblings living permanently in the same address) of children presently attending the school. ii. Proximity of the child's home to the school, with those living nearer accorded the highest priority. Distance will be calculated using a straight line measurement from the pupil's home to the closest designated school gate. Distances will be calculated using the LA's Geographical Information System (GIS).

Children with a statement of special educational needs or EHC plan which names the school will be admitted if the required standard is met (section 1.7). The Priority Admissions Area covers Illingworth and Mixenden Ward and Ovenden Ward. Where numbers in the Priority Admissions Area exceed 10%, selection will be made based on order of merit for both English and Mathematics.

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 North Halifax Grammar School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The North Halifax Grammar School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The North Halifax Grammar School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The North Halifax Grammar School?: The North Halifax Grammar School has 1,207 pupils on roll.
What ages does The North Halifax Grammar School take?: The North Halifax Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The North Halifax Grammar School located?: The North Halifax Grammar School is located in Halifax, HX2 9SU, Calderdale.
How do I apply to The North Halifax Grammar School?: The North Halifax Grammar School 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 The North Halifax Grammar School?: When The North Halifax Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4); 2. Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made; 3. Priority Admissions Area (up to 10%) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS to children living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: i. NHGS - see Appendix 5. ii. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more children achieve the same order of merit as the child in the last place to be offered at NHGS the following oversubscription criteria will apply as a tie breaker: i. Siblings (to include step siblings, foster siblings, and adopted siblings living permanently in the same address) of children presently attending the school. ii. Proximity of the child's home to the school, with those living nearer accorded the highest priority. Distance will be calculated using a straight line measurement from the pupil's home to the closest designated school gate. Distances will be calculated using the LA's Geographical Information System (GIS).
What is the largest ethnic background at The North Halifax Grammar School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 59.7% of pupils at The North Halifax Grammar School 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 The North Halifax Grammar School

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.

1Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4).
2Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made.
3Priority Admissions Area (up to 10%) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS to children living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: i. NHGS - see Appendix 5. ii. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area.
4Combined order of merit (English and Mathematics) — Once these places have been allocated the remaining places at NHGS will be offered according to their combined order of merit for English and Mathematics until the school reaches its PAN.

The North Halifax Grammar School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The North Halifax Grammar School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The North Halifax Grammar School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The North Halifax Grammar School?: The North Halifax Grammar School has 1,207 pupils on roll.
What ages does The North Halifax Grammar School take?: The North Halifax Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The North Halifax Grammar School located?: The North Halifax Grammar School is located in Halifax, HX2 9SU, Calderdale.
How do I apply to The North Halifax Grammar School?: The North Halifax Grammar School 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 The North Halifax Grammar School?: When The North Halifax Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship — Children looked after, previously looked after or with special guardianship (see Appendix 4); 2. Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) — Children attracting Pupil Premium (PP) and Service Premium (SP) (see Appendix 4). Parents will need to provide evidence no later than the end of the September in the year of application. Any evidence received after this date will be considered as late and will only be considered after the main round of allocations has been made; 3. Priority Admissions Area (up to 10%) — Up to 10% of the 180 places available at NHGS to children living within our Priority Admissions Area where appropriate: i. NHGS - see Appendix 5. ii. CHS - no Priority Admissions Area, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where two or more children achieve the same order of merit as the child in the last place to be offered at NHGS the following oversubscription criteria will apply as a tie breaker: i. Siblings (to include step siblings, foster siblings, and adopted siblings living permanently in the same address) of children presently attending the school. ii. Proximity of the child's home to the school, with those living nearer accorded the highest priority. Distance will be calculated using a straight line measurement from the pupil's home to the closest designated school gate. Distances will be calculated using the LA's Geographical Information System (GIS).
What is the largest ethnic background at The North Halifax Grammar School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 59.7% of pupils at The North Halifax Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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