The Halifax Academy

The Halifax Academy is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 12% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £146,844. Over a 12 month period, 2185 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

12%

Mathematics

8%

> Entries

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205

English Language

16%

English Literature

15%

Physics

36%

Chemistry

54%

Biology

46%

Science: Double Award

4%

Geography

21%

History

22%

Religious Studies

27%

German

44%

Spanish

44%

Art and Design

36%

Art and Design 3d Studies

61%

Art and Design Graphics

55%

Art and Design Photography

40%

Key Stage 2 - Pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing

2%

Pupils achieving a high score in reading

28%

Pupils achieving a high score in maths

20%

Pupils achieving a high score in grammar, punctuation and spelling

13%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

2185

Anti-social behaviour

203

Violence and sexual offences

1102

Vehicle crime

86

Shoplifting

22

Burglary

83

Criminal damage and arson

153

Public order

197

Robbery

27

Theft from the person

7

Other theft

113

Drugs

80

Bicycle theft

4

Other crime

92

Possession of weapons

16

Headteacher: Mr Matt Perry

Local Authority: Calderdale

Telephone: 01422301080

Website: www.thehalifaxacademy.org

Address: Gibbet Street, Halifax, HX2 0BA

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