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Trinity Academy Halifax

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Sarah Case

corporate_fareTRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onHalifax, HX2 9TZ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,605

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Attainment 8

44.5

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Calderdale

#1,824 of 3,216 nationally

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Trinity Academy Halifax is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Halifax, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Trinity Academy Halifax is an academy sponsor led in Halifax, Calderdale, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,599 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5, placing the school #7 in Calderdale and #1,824 of 3,216 nationally. 41.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

41.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.3%

Entering EBacc77.50%

EBacc APS4.11

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76.40%

EBacc APS4.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.30

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS4.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.2

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.33

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS4.12

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 September 2023

Inspection Report

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29 April 2014

Inspection Report

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09 July 2013

Inspection Report

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24 April 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-09-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-07-09

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-07-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(50 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,599 pupils. During this period, there were 69 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,599	69	4.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,621	66	4.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,608	124	7.7%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,617	53	3.3%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,616	68	4.2%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,599	102	6.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,605	148	9.2%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,605	127	7.9%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,573	123	7.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,584	156	9.8%	4.9%	9
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,587	91	5.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,555	74	4.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,557	13	0.8%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,558	73	4.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,528	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,528	66	4.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,538	71	4.6%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,753	36	2.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,773	69	3.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,788	61	3.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,729	40	2.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,736	23	1.3%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,746	79	4.5%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,730	93	5.4%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,736	69	4.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,745	53	3.0%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 87 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 82 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 56 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 21 pupils

Visual Impairment 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree24%

agree68%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree12%

agree68%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree52%

agree24%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable4%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree56%

agree40%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree56%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree60%

disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree8%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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The North Halifax Grammar School

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Good

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The Brooksbank School

Inadequate

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Ryburn Valley High School

Good

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Trinity Academy Grammar

Good

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Calderdale

The Crossley Heath School

The North Halifax Grammar School

Rastrick High School

The Brooksbank School

Ryburn Valley High School

Trinity Academy Grammar