The North Halifax Grammar School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityCalderdale
AddressMoorbottom Road, HX2 9SU
URN136788

School Census

Total 1245
Girls/Boys 590/655
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.4%/52.6%
% pupils where English not first language 7.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 63
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 6.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
08/11/2023 Good
19/01/2011 Outstanding
Inspection Date 08/11/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 19/01/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 68.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 93.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 96.70%
Entering EBacc 61.10%
EBacc average point score 6.13
Progress 8 0.18
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 67.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 93%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 99%
Entering EBacc 67%
EBacc average point score 6.13
Progress 8 0.14
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 69.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 98%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 98%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 6.24
Progress 8 0.08

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.51%
Total Applications644
As first preference263
As second preference239
As third preference105
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers174
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.63%
Total Applications664
As first preference289
As second preference259
As third preference74
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers177
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.80%
Total Applications693
As first preference249
As second preference314
As third preference87
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers138
second preference offers37
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 2.35%
Total Applications871
As first preference379
As second preference360
As third preference84
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers161
second preference offers15
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.63%
Total Applications674
As first preference277
As second preference272
As third preference86
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers170
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.65%
Total Applications671
As first preference285
As second preference301
As third preference60
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers173
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.56%
Total Applications633
As first preference265
As second preference279
As third preference65
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers170
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.65%
Total Applications650
As first preference262
As second preference298
As third preference50
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers159
second preference offers17
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.72%
Total Applications568
As first preference188
As second preference289
As third preference55
Total Offers Made154
first preference offers109
second preference offers45
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.62%
Total Applications560
As first preference199
As second preference278
As third preference54
Total Offers Made155
first preference offers123
second preference offers31
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.54%
Total Applications513
As first preference191
As second preference264
As third preference43
Total Offers Made154
first preference offers124
second preference offers30
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree59%
agree34%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree30%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree55%
agree34%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree6%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
not applicable78%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree30%
agree40%
disagree21%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
agree18%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
not applicable39%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree54%
agree20%
disagree13%
strongly disagree12%
dont know1%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree69%
agree24%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree61%
agree30%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree50%
agree37%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree41%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree66%
agree28%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree52%
agree32%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes89%
no11%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin65.5%
pakistani ethnic origin16.8%
indian ethnic origin6.6%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
any other white background ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.5%
african ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin64.7%
pakistani ethnic origin18.8%
indian ethnic origin5.8%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
african ethnic origin1%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%

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