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Trinity Academy Whitehill, Halifax

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Trinity Academy Whitehill is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Halifax, part of Trinity Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 42 schools in Halifax with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.

SATs results
In line with England
Ofsted
Good (2020)
Demand
Every first choice offered
Attendance
In line with England
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Calderdale (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Trinity Academy Whitehill in detail

Trinity Academy Whitehill in its own words

In its own words: "At Trinity Academy Whitehill, every child matters, and every day is an opportunity to Discover, Wonder, Grow."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 4:30pm.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and an open evening on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Calderdale

Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Trinity Academy Whitehill reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 68% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

Getting a place at Trinity Academy Whitehill

For September 2026 entry, 50 families put Trinity Academy Whitehill as their first choice and 79 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

Admissions history and your chances at Trinity Academy Whitehill

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to Trinity Academy Whitehill are Abbey Park Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 85% maths); Bradshaw Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 85% maths); Moorside Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 66% reading, 66% maths); and Ash Green Community Primary School (1 mile, Good, 67% reading, 69% maths).

Trinity Academy Whitehill's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Abbey Park AcademyBradshaw Primary SchoolMoorside Community Primary SchoolAsh Green Community Primary School

The trust

Trinity Academy Whitehill is one of 11 schools run by Trinity Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

All 11 schools in Trinity Multi Academy Trust

What parents say

94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Trinity Academy Whitehill (as of September 2025): 61% would recommend the school, 77% say their child is happy there and 61% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (79%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (50%).

Who goes there

2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Halifax Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

37 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitehall Primary School (at), 40 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Trinity Academy Whitehill stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 188 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Calderdale (102), as is usual near a town centre.

Suspensions and exclusions

In 2024/25, Trinity Academy Whitehill issued 11 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

Secondary schools nearby

The secondary schools closest to Trinity Academy Whitehill are The North Halifax Grammar School (0.2 miles), Trinity Academy Halifax (0.5 miles) and Trinity Academy Bradford (1.8 miles).

The North Halifax Grammar SchoolTrinity Academy HalifaxTrinity Academy Bradford

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Christopher Kimberley
Pupils:593
LA:Calderdale
Phone:01422244471
Address:Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9RL
Trust:TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (11 schools)
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2011

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago

This judgement is from January 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.

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Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.

Inspected 1 April 2025View full report
URN:136547
UKPRN:10033285
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Halifax
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

The school has created a positive, supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. With its emphasis on the values of 'ready, respectful, responsible', the school develops confident young people ready for their next stage of education. Staff are well-trained and ambitious for all pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring every child receives the support they deserve.

Key Strengths

  • Strong start in early years with expertly trained phonics teaching and pupils learning to read quickly
  • Well-embedded mathematics and reading curriculums across the school with high-quality books in every classroom
  • Swift identification and effective support for pupils with SEND through adapted lessons and specialist staff
  • Clear behaviour policy with consistent routines that pupils follow enthusiastically
  • Above-average school attendance with strong pastoral support for families facing difficulties

Areas for Improvement

  • Some foundation subject curriculums have been recently changed and need more time to embed, with pupils having gaps in knowledge that are being revisited
  • Ensure pupils can recall learning consistently across all subject areas as new curriculum changes continue to be implemented

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear reporting systems including 'call it out' boxes and trusted adults available to support pupils with concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

Singing in public, performing in shows and competitions, residential visits, school trips, outdoor library activities, art ambassador roles, mental health leader positions, school council

Whitehill Community Academy has successfully maintained good standards following significant changes including joining a new multi-academy trust, new leadership, and curriculum updates. Pupils behave well, are happy, and benefit from high expectations for both behaviour and academic achievement.

At a Glance

29.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

94 responses
Would recommend61%
Child is happy77%
Child does well77%
High expectations75%
Feels safe79%
Well behaved75%
Bullying dealt with (of parents with a view)61%
Kept informed50%
Handles concerns (of parents who raised one)55%
Wider development50%

Source: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+14ppMaths+8ppWriting+9pp

Reading has improved from 68% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 69% to 78% (2024 to 2025).

Class Sizes

24.8

Avg class size

23.8

Infant (KS1)

27.8

KS2

24

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2025/26 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Getting There

Bus Stops

Whitehall Primary School (at)
42m · 1 min walk
Whitehill Academy (opp)
100m · 2 min walk
Illingworth Road
134m · 2 min walk
Tewit Lane Top
151m · 2 min walk
Alder Grove (opp)
166m · 3 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
13
Fatal
0
Serious
4
Children hurt
4

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight.

4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Your chances of a place at Trinity Academy Whitehill

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  • How many families in Calderdale got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

93%

Near capacity

588 pupils

630 places

42 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - Halifax

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,016
Projected new pupils:254

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Halifax

Across Calderdale council

Low demand council-wide0.65 applications per place

Places available

2,848

Applications

1,863

Got 1st preference

96.6%

Got preferred school

99.4%

All primary applications across Calderdale council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Every first choice offered

Inspection History(3)

1 April 2025

Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.

Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
22 January 2020
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
25 June 2008
Outstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

97

SEN Support

29

EHC Plans

21.2%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Speech, Language & Communication32
Social, Emotional & Mental Health29
Autistic Spectrum Disorder29
Specific Learning Difficulty14
Moderate Learning Difficulty6
Hearing Impairment3
Visual Impairment2
Physical Disability2
Profound & Multiple LD1
Multi-Sensory Impairment1
Other1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
91.6%
Asian
1.0%
Black
0.3%
Mixed
3.6%
Other
0.2%
Unclassified
1.9%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals29.3%
English as Additional Language2.7%

593

Total Pupils

289

Boys

304

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

29

Teachers

20.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£46,416

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£5,260

Per pupil

£3517k

Total funding

£255k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£445,051
EAL funding£4,726
Lump sum£145,125

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.7%

Overall absence

8.2%

Persistent absence

536

Enrolments

Authorised3.5%
Unauthorised1.2%
Persistent (10%+)8.2%
Severe (50%+)1.1%

Absence trend

3.3%
18/19
2.7%
20/21
5.6%
21/22
5.1%
22/23
5.8%
23/24
4.7%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Secondary Schools Nearby

Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to

Questions parents ask about Trinity Academy Whitehill

What are SATs results like at Trinity Academy Whitehill?

Of the pupils at Trinity Academy Whitehill who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.

What is Trinity Academy Whitehill's Ofsted rating?

Trinity Academy Whitehill's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for Trinity Academy Whitehill?

No fixed boundary. When Trinity Academy Whitehill is oversubscribed, Calderdale allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at Trinity Academy Whitehill?

Trinity Academy Whitehill was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 630 places.

How big are the classes at Trinity Academy Whitehill?

Classes at Trinity Academy Whitehill average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.

How many pupils go to Trinity Academy Whitehill?

Trinity Academy Whitehill has around 593 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at Trinity Academy Whitehill?

4.7% of sessions were missed at Trinity Academy Whitehill in 2024/25. 8.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Trinity Academy Whitehill?

Apply through Calderdale's coordinated admissions process, naming Trinity Academy Whitehill on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.

How many road collisions happen near Trinity Academy Whitehill?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Trinity Academy Whitehill?

Trinity Academy Whitehill is at Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9RL.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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