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Halifax secondary schools include two selective grammar schools for mixed entry, The Crossley Heath School in Savile Park and The North Halifax Grammar School in Illingworth, both achieving strong GCSE results. With 8 schools serving the area, families across Savile Park, Illingworth, Northowram, and Skircoat have access to both grammar and comprehensive options. Trinity Academy Halifax is among the highest-performing comprehensives. 83% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, close to the England average of 86%, with an average Attainment 8 score of 50 compared to England's 41. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Park Lane Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Hipperholme Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The North Halifax Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Trinity Academy Halifax | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Lightcliffe Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | The Halifax Academy | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Crossley Heath School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Beacon Lights Schools | Independent | All-through | 5-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • All-through • 5-16 years
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