Trinity Academy Halifax

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Shay Lane, Halifax, HX2 9TZOpen in maps

Trinity Academy Halifax is a secondary school in Halifax for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 112 schools in Calderdale. It ranks 3rd of 6 secondary schools in Halifax. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 21 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

302 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.5

44.5, 1.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths41.4%

41.4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths66.2%

66.2%, 1.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc77.5%

77.5%, 37 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.11

4.11, 0.02 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,624 pupils on roll, with places for 1,650

Eligible for free school meals37.3%

37.3%, 10.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.3%

7.3%, 14.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.2%

17.2%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Trinity Academy Halifax

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The North Halifax Grammar School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 68.5
Trinity Academy Bradford1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.9
Trinity Sixth Form Academy2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
The Halifax Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.1
Beacon Lights Schools2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 16.0

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Case
Phone
01422244890
Website
halifax.trinitymat.org
Address
Shay Lane, Halifax, HX2 9TZ
Local authority
Calderdale
URN
136094

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.