THE NORTH HALIFAX GRAMMAR SCHOOL in West Yorkshire, Halifax

Education Centre Information: The North Halifax Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Calderdale
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/05/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1142
Number of boys: 576
Number of girls: 566
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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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'.