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The North Halifax Grammar School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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The North Halifax Grammar School
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- Calderdale HX2 9SU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils receive high levels of academic and pastoral support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around school is calm and orderly.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have a strong understanding of their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders regularly review the curriculum to ensure it is diverse and meets pupils’ needs.
Strengths and Challenges: In key stages 3 and 4, some staff do not consistently adapt the curriculum.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through events like World Book Day and poetry recitals.
Communication: School promotes reading for pleasure through the ‘NHGS 99’.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils speak positively about how leaders respond to concerns.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school takes quick and effective action on bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders implemented a programme to challenge negative gender stereotypes.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils show high levels of maturity and respect.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying sometimes happens, but the school takes quick and effective action.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities include The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, debating club, chess, rock choir, and big band.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils value these opportunities and make the most of them.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils and sixth-form students receive high-quality careers advice and work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form is exceptional with high academic standards.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strategies to support pupils with SEND are not used consistently.
Subjects Offered: Deep dives were carried out in English, mathematics, history, religious education, and physical education.
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The North Halifax Grammar School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1238 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 93% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As an academically selective school, we do live and even love to learn, and the great GCSE and A Level scores that our pupils obtain each year demonstrate our achievement in this regard. Although academic study is important, we are also dedicated to teaching our pupils life skills. Being a good citizen in the 21st century is complicated but we focus on developing the personal attitudes, skills and attributes that allow our students to navigate life with confidence and set a course of their own choosing. For this reason, starting in September 2016, we will use a compass rose as the primary component of our new school badge. First understanding that "We are what we repeatedly do" and "Excellence is a habit, not an act," was the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. We really believe this to be the case, and our ethos statement enumerates nine characteristics that we demand of all of our staff members and students in order to achieve success. Our ethos statement is available here. These characteristics serve as the foundation of our behaviour system and are incorporated into every job description for our school leaders, ensuring that we truly go above and beyond in our pursuit of continuous improvement. Students and employees at NHGS frequently comment on how much like a "family" the school is. This is a welcoming, secure, and joyful environment in which to study, live, and work. Our mission is to become the school that everyone aspires to attend. Whether you have the time, please visit us in person or online to see if you would like to come along. It also succinctly captures what our school is all about.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 15.1 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 93% | 48% | 93% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.70% | - | 21.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 25.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 34.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 16.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 8.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 11.79% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.14 | 2.22 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 173 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 87.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 25.92% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 29.38% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 18.08% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.46% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.77% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 29.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 39.55% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 16.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 9.91% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 12.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.24 | 2.53 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 89.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 83% | 31.46% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 17.15% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.46% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.62% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 3 | 30.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 2 | 41.95% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 60% 20 | 12.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 68% 18 | 15.42% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.42 | 2.51 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 87.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 26.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 35.82% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 13.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.73% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.73% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% 2 | 29.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 42.16% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 20.26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% 22 | 11.79% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% 13 | 15.42% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.08 | 2.52 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 162 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 82.64% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 15.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 43.73% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 10.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 36.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 49.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 25.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 62% | 19.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 21.2% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 165 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.91% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 42.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 7.27% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.98 | 27.29 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.56 | 28.12 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.70% | 10.63% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 160 | 205 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 53.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.67% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 22.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 12.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.77 | 31.26 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.26 | 31.98 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.6% | 15.63% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 167 | 257 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 57.17% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 9.17% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 16.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.69 1 | 22.03 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.10 1 | 22.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.4% | 8.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 164 | 194 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 51.13% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 9.75% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 21.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 13.88% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.71 1 | 24.81 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.78 3 | 23.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.8% | 6.87% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 18.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 15.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.23 | 19.88 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.78 | 21.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.5% | 7.59% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 25.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 9.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 20.8% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.1% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The North Halifax Grammar School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1