The North Halifax Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Address | Moorbottom Road, HX2 9SU |
| URN | 136788 |
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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 Date | Ofsted 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 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 98% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 98% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.24 |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.51% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 644 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 239 |
| As third preference | 105 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.63% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 664 |
| As first preference | 289 |
| As second preference | 259 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.80% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 693 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 314 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 2.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 871 |
| As first preference | 379 |
| As second preference | 360 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.63% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 674 |
| As first preference | 277 |
| As second preference | 272 |
| As third preference | 86 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.65% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 671 |
| As first preference | 285 |
| As second preference | 301 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 633 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 279 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.65% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 650 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 298 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.72% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 568 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 289 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.62% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 560 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 278 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 513 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 264 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 39% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 65.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 16.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 18.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |