Lightcliffe Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Halifax, West Yorkshire, serving students aged 11 to 16. The school is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust and operates as a non-selective institution with a total enrollment of approximately 820 pupils, against a capacity of 1,350. Situated in a suburban area, the academy primarily serves the local community and emphasizes a commitment to high-quality education. The school's motto, 'In Partnership to Educate, Nurture & Empower,' reflects its aspiration to support students holistically, fostering academic and personal growth.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
7 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full re-inspection after a Requires Improvement rating
Short inspection converted to a full inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (special measures)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (special measures)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (special measures)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (special measures)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (special measures)