Best Schools in Halifax
113 schools in Halifax
Key Facts
- Halifax has a total of 113 schools, with 94.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Halifax have 11,991 pupils, with 59.3% meeting the expected standard at KS2, slightly below the national average of 61.0%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.79.
- Secondary schools in Halifax have 5,231 pupils, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 53.85, above the national average of 46.10, and 59.3% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Halifax, 31.0% of primary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 25.7% in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £8,066 and £7,963 respectively.
Top Nurseries in Halifax
55 nurseries in Halifax
Top Primary Schools in Halifax
51 primary schools in Halifax
The Gleddings School
Halifax, HX3 0JB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils224
P/T Ratio–
The Whitley AP Academy
Halifax, HX2 9SR
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils58
P/T Ratio5.8
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Halifax, HX1 3XL
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.0%
Pupils535
P/T Ratio28.3
Luddendenfoot Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Halifax, HX2 6AU
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.2%
Pupils202
P/T Ratio21.1
Top Secondary Schools in Halifax
6 secondary schools in Halifax
The Crossley Heath School
Ofsted
Good
Halifax, HX3 0HG
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.49
Attainment 872.6
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,179
The North Halifax Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Halifax, HX2 9SU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.18
Attainment 868.4
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,207
Trinity Academy Halifax
Ofsted
Outstanding
Halifax, HX2 9TZ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.00
Attainment 843.5
Eng+Maths61%
Pupils1,624
The Halifax Academy
Ofsted
Good
Halifax, HX2 0BA
Academy · All-through · Ages 4–16
Progress 8-0.20
Attainment 840.9
KS2 Expected66%
Pupils1,461
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Halifax
2 sixth form colleges in Halifax
Top Independent Schools in Halifax
6 independent schools in Halifax
The Gleddings School
Halifax, HX3 0JB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils224
P/T Ratio–
Beacon Lights Schools
Halifax, HX1 5JL
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils209
P/T Ratio–
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Broadwood School
Halifax, HX2 0RU
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils42
P/T Ratio–
Millcourt School
Halifax, HX3 7PA
Independent · Primary · Ages 9–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils62
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Halifax has 113 schools, including 51 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 55 nurseries, 6 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Halifax | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,870 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.