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The North Halifax Grammar School, Halifax

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The North Halifax Grammar School
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX2 9SU

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Exam data

Authority:

Calderdale

Type:

Foundation

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

1,068

Gender of sixth form:

Mixed

Last inspection:

January 2005. Read the full inspection report.

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General information

Background: Formed in 1985 from amalgamation of Highlands School and Princess Mary School; school building has undergone extensive development, with addition of four classrooms, two ICT suites, and two science laboratories; five other science laboratories have been refurbished. The school has three choirs, concert band, junior band, orchestra, handbell groups and several instrumental ensembles; three concerts each year and biennial concert tour to Spain, Italy or France. Drama is a strength, with an annual school production and sixth-form theatre companies. Latin, German and Spanish are available at Key Stage 3 and GCSE; dance also available at GCSE. ICT is a separate core subject in Years 7 to 10, accredited at GCSE; ICT delivered in all subjects; dedicated ICT room for modern foreign languages and interactive whiteboards in all mathematics rooms. Extensive programme of visits and experiences, with day-visits in Year 7 and week-long residential visits to Normandy in Year 8; history and sports trips to other European countries. Specialist science college status. Breakfast service; homework club. Over-subscribed, with nearly three applications per place. Artsmark; Investor in People status. Ethos: 'The school provides a well-ordered, secure environment in which students are encouraged to develop their learning and reach their potential, personally, academically, and physically. The general ethos is of relaxed purposefulness.' .

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