The Halifax Academy
School Name: The Halifax Academy Address: Gibbet Street Town/City: Halifax County: West Yorkshire Postcode: HX2 0BA Telephone Number: 01422 301080 Website: http://www.thehalifaxacademy.org
Phase: All-through (ages 4-16) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2013 Trust: Impact Education Multi Academy Trust Sponsor: Impact Education Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mr Matt Perry
Capacity: 1320
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1461 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41%
URN: 140326
DfE Number: 381/4035
UKPRN: 10043917
UPRN: 10033882412
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Halifax (E14001262)
Electoral Ward: Warley (E05016500)
Easting & Northing: 407120E, 425316N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 43' 29.42" N 1° 53' 36.36" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP4F4+WJ
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Farzan Ahmed - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
- Mrs Lauren Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
- Mr Matt Perry - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Sally Truselle - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2026.