The Whitley AP Academy
Other · Academy alternative provision converter · Ages 7–16 · Halifax, Calderdale
The Whitley AP Academy is an other school in Halifax, Calderdale for ages 7–16 (academy alternative provision converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 20 March 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Whitley Phoenix Centre, Moorbottom Road, Halifax, HX2 9SR
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 7–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Calderdale
- Pupils on roll
- 58 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 75.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 20 March 2024
Strengths
- “The Whitley AP Academy teaches pupils to be respectful, responsible, resilient and reflective.”
- “The school has high expectations for pupils.”
- “Skilled staff support pupils to get back on track with learning.”
To improve
- “However, phonics support for older pupils who are late to develop their reading skills is not embedded.”
- “Most school staff have not been sufficiently trained to teach early reading.”
- “Pupils’ attendance at the school does not meet leaders’ expectations.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 May 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Calderdale.
- Broadwood School 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Halifax Academy 2.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Beacon Lights Schools 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Millcourt School 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wood Bank School 3.0 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Compass Community School Willow Park 3.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Brearley Hall School 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Stafford Hall School 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade