The North Halifax Grammar School
Halifax, HX2 9SU · Calderdale · Grammar school
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2nd 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 the 245 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 8.4/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 94.4 · 97 | 30% | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.18 · 63 | 25% | 1.58 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 69.6 · 97 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The North Halifax Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023-12. In 2024/25, 91.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 68.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Charity Committee, Book Clubs for Lower and Upper School, Bar Mock Trial, Y9 Girls Coding Club, and Creative Writing. The school also organises a trip to India with GSA.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,207 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. 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 progress given the recent inspection date? What specific support is available for students aiming for top grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about The North Halifax Grammar School
Overview
The report describes The North Halifax Grammar School as an "ambitious and caring school" where pupils receive "high levels of academic and pastoral support." Relationships are characterised as "warm and respectful," fostering a positive culture, while the sixth form is judged to be "exceptional" with students rising to high academic standards.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "designed" with "clear end-points" and sequenced "logically" so pupils can "build secure knowledge over time."
- Sixth-form provision is "Outstanding," with teachers using their expertise to "deepen students’ understanding" and provoke "challenging, academic discussion."
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with pupils showing "high levels of maturity" and "low-level disruption" being rare.
- The school offers an "extensive range of opportunities" beyond academics, including cultural visits, charity work, and leadership roles, which pupils "value" and "make the most of."
- Leaders have an "accurate understanding" of the school’s strengths and areas for development, with "detailed development plans" in place.
Areas to improve
- Lessons are not always adapted sufficiently, meaning some pupils are not making the progress they are capable of; strategies for academic challenge and support need to be implemented "consistently in all lessons."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not used "consistently" in some lessons.
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) programme requires further development, as pupils do not have a "deep enough understanding of fundamental British values" and some show a "lack of tolerance" towards peers with protected characteristics.
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 | 68.4 |
| 2024/25 | 68.5 |
| 2025/26 | 69.6 |
| 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
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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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