Trinity Academy Akroydon is a primary school in Halifax, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Trinity Academy Akroydon currently has around 229 pupils on roll, which is about 57% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 40.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rawson Street North, Halifax, HX3 6PU |
| Website: | https://akroydon.trinitymat.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01422351291 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Holland |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143651 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 401 |
| Number of Pupils: | 229 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 121 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.90% | 176 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.10% | 14 |
| Other White | 5.20% | 12 |
| African | 2.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Bob Nursery School Albert Road , Pellon HX2 0QD | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawson Junior and Infant School Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Akroydon Rawson Street North , Boothtown HX3 6PU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Primary School Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Mount Academy Lee Mount Road , Lee Mount HX3 5EB | 2out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Junior and Infant School Mount Pleasant Avenue , HX1 5TN | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ovenden High School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings School Nursery Lane , Ovenden HX3 5SX | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ostler School Battison Road , HX1 4RG | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare Hall School Oxford Road , HX1 2QU | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Halifax Academy Gibbet Street , HX2 0BA | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Lister Lane , HX1 5JL | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield Centre Bennett Street , HX3 9JG | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heywood School Northowram , HX3 7DA | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.