The Whitley AP Academy is an alternative provision academy in Halifax, Calderdale, for children and young people aged 7 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 7–16
- 58 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 58 (places for 80)
- Headteacher
- Mr Phillip Hannah (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Impact Education Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 August 2019
- Free school meals
- 75.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Calderdale
- School reference (URN)
- 146204
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Calderdale (4)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Calderdale council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, December 2013; school remains Good (March 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2024).
Contact and getting there
Whitley Phoenix Centre, Halifax, HX2 9SR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Broadwood School Independent · Ages 7–18 1.7 miles
- Millcourt School Independent · Ages 9–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.6 miles
- Thornton Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.7 miles
All SEND schools in Calderdale
By need in Calderdale: Autism (8) · SEMH (5) · Speech and language (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Severe learning (3) · PMLD (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about The Whitley AP Academy
How do I get a place at The Whitley AP Academy?
Places at The Whitley AP Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Calderdale council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does The Whitley AP Academy support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does The Whitley AP Academy take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Whitley AP Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Whitley AP Academy?
Whitley Phoenix Centre, Halifax, HX2 9SR, in Calderdale.
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