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The North Halifax Grammar School

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The North Halifax Grammar School

Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9SU

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Pupils
1,199
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.5%
Attainment 8
68.4
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
68.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
53.8%
Basics 9-5
90.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.0%
EBacc APS
6.09
EBacc 9-5
41.1%
EBacc 9-4
48.9%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.33
A*-A Grades
36.3%
A*-B Grades
71.7%
AAB+ %
19.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 169 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The North Halifax Grammar School

The North Halifax Grammar School is a secondary school in Halifax, Calderdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.4. The school has around 1,199 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Moorbottom Road, Halifax, HX2 9SU | More schools in Calderdale

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The North Halifax Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: The North Halifax Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The North Halifax Grammar School

What is The North Halifax Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
The North Halifax Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The North Halifax Grammar School's latest exam results?
The North Halifax Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The North Halifax Grammar School located?
The North Halifax Grammar School is a secondary school in Halifax, Calderdale (HX2 9SU).
How many pupils attend The North Halifax Grammar School?
The North Halifax Grammar School has around 1,199 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The North Halifax Grammar School with other schools?
View The North Halifax Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Calderdale.