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The Whitley AP Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Whitley AP Academy is a academy alternative provision converter not applicable school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 7–16, with 74 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–16

Age range

74

Pupils

80

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

The Whitley AP Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Whitley AP Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Calderdale. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Calderdale before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Calderdale catchment area documents →

The Whitley AP Academy — School Information

Full address
Whitley Phoenix Centre, Halifax, HX2 9SR
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7–16 years
Free school meals
67.6% of pupils
DfE URN
146204

Other Not applicable Schools in Halifax

If The Whitley AP Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Halifax are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Whitley AP Academy

Is The Whitley AP Academy oversubscribed?

The Whitley AP Academy is operating close to its capacity of 80 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Whitley AP Academy?

Admission to The Whitley AP Academy is managed by Calderdale. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Whitley AP Academy cover?

The Whitley AP Academy is a not applicable school in Halifax, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 7–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Whitley AP Academy?

The Whitley AP Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.