Lightcliffe Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lightcliffe Academy
Address: Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe
Town/City: Halifax
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HX3 8TL
Country: 100052041768
Telephone Number: 01422 201028
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Abbey Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Joanne Hackett
Capacity: 1350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1041 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.6%

Location and administration

URN: 137036
DfE Number: 381/5404
UKPRN: 10034739
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Calder Valley (E14000614)
Electoral Ward: Hipperholme and Lightcliffe (E05001375)

Easting & Northing: 414004E, 425157N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 43' 23.78" N 1° 47' 20.8" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP6F6+89

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Neil Badrock - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 January 2026.
  • Mrs Amanda Bennett - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 April 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Hendry - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mr Peter Laurence - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2023.
  • Mr Richard Nuttall - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
  • Karen O'rourke - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 April 2026.
  • Sarah Powell - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 April 2026.
  • Mr John Radcliffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2027.