Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax, HX2 9TZ · Calderdale · secondary school
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3rd of 13 secondary schools in Calderdale we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 578 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.7 · 66 | 30% | 1.99 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 25% | 1.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.4 · 68 | 10% | 0.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity Academy Halifax overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, meaning pupils performed as well as those nationally starting from the same point. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-11. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Be an Actor club or Duke of Edinburgh. Sports include netball, rugby, taekwondo, and yoga, alongside musical productions. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,624 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,650. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in similar-intake comparisons? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How accessible are the after-school clubs for pupils with conflicting transport needs?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Academy Halifax
Overview
Trinity Academy Halifax is described as an “extremely vibrant and innovative school” where leaders maintain “very high expectations” of pupils. The report highlights a “highly ambitious curriculum” that ensures all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, develop important knowledge and skills for future success.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully designed” and “highly ambitious for all pupils,” with precise mapping of essential knowledge and effective teaching methods that help pupils “remember more and to build detailed knowledge over time.”
- Pupils with additional needs receive “exceptional support from expert staff,” allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers with success.
- Behaviour is “extremely well behaved” with bullying being “rare,” creating “calm places” where pupils focus fully on learning.
- Personal development is central to the ethos, with programmes like ‘graduation’ and ‘competitive edge’ developing pupils’ “character and resilience.”
- Leaders provide a “sharply honed professional development programme” for staff, who feel “supported and... cared for.”
Areas to improve
- The report notes that the “deep knowledge and skills that pupils are acquiring are not fully reflected in historical outcomes,” attributing this to previous practices such as sitting examinations in Year 10 rather than current teaching quality.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.5 |
| 2024/25 | 44.5 |
| 2025/26 | 49.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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