- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 202
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
Schools in HX2
A postcode district in Calderdale
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: HX2 is a postcode district in Calderdale with 19 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2919 primary · 6 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All HX2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in HX2
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in HX2
19 in HX2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
26 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1191%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 190
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
58 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 323
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Top Secondary Schools in HX2
6 in HX2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
240 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1669.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 1,207
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
349 first choices, 320 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,624
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
157 first choices, 185 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,461
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in HX2
8 in HX2, highest Ofsted grade first
Ash Green Nursery
Halifax, HX2 8RX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Pye Nest Nursery
Halifax, HX2 7DG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Creations Nursery
Halifax, HX2 0QD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in HX2
1 in HX2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
240 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1669.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 1,207
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Special Schools in HX2
3 in HX2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brearley Hall School
Hx2 6hp · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 37
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Broadwood School
Halifax, HX2 0RU · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 42
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Wood Bank School
Halifax, HX2 6PB · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.4%
- Pupils
- 142
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.3
Private Schools in HX2
2 in HX2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brearley Hall School
Hx2 6hp · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 37
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Broadwood School
Halifax, HX2 0RU · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 42
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in HX2, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good22
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every HX2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
HX2 has 29 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in HX2
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about HX2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in HX2?
HX2 has 29 schools, including 19 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in HX2?
The highest-ranked schools in HX2 on Eduscope are Luddendenfoot Academy, The North Halifax Grammar School, Wainstalls School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in HX2?
There are 2 independent schools in HX2, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in HX2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in HX2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.