Located in Halifax, Trinity Academy Halifax is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Trinity Academy Halifax currently has around 1599 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 37.2% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 43% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Shay Lane, Halifax, HX2 9TZ |
| Website: | https://halifax.trinitymat.org |
| Telephone: | 01422244890 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Case |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136094 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1650 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1599 |
| Number of Boys: | 818 |
| Number of Girls: | 781 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.60% | 1337 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 76 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 43 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 28 |
| African | 1.30% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 16 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 8 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Whitehill Occupation Lane , Illingworth HX2 9RL | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Community Trust School Occupation Lane , Illingworth HX2 9RL | - not rated | 908 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehill Infant School Occupation Lane , Illingworth HX2 9RL | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Junior School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Infant and Nursery School Keighley Road , Ovenden HX2 8AP | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Halifax Shay Lane , HX2 9TZ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmfield High School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9SY | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic High School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9TH | - not rated | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Senior School Holdsworth Road , Holmfield HX2 9TD | - not rated | 424 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North Halifax Grammar School Moorbottom Road , Illingworth HX2 9SU | - not rated | 553 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainsworth Moor Middle School Hainsworth Moor Grove , Queensbury BD13 2ND | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitley AP Academy Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale PRU Whitley Phoenix Centre , HX2 9SR | - not rated | 678 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norset House West View , Boothtown HX3 6PG | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School Old Hall , Moor End HX2 0TX | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwood School 252 Moorend Road , Pellon HX2 0RU | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.