The North Halifax Grammar School

Sports

sports hall

STEM

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Arts

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Library

The school has a well-equipped library with extensive book collections, digital resources, and study spaces for students

Capital Projects

New science laboratories refurbishment completed in 2023, ongoing ICT infrastructure improvements, sports hall maintenance works planned for 2024

Sports

Music & Performing Arts

Clubs & Societies

Duke of Edinburgh

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Trips & Exchanges

Community Service

Links with local primary schools, charity fundraising events, environmental projects, reading support for younger pupils, community garden project

Uniform

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School Meals

NHGS has 3 catering outlets; the Dining room, the Gym and a Sixth Form facility. Breakfast, break and lunch service available. Breakfast only available in main dining room.

Homework Policy

Homework expectations increase progressively through year groups. Years 7-8 typically receive 1-2 hours per night, Years 9-11 receive 2-3 hours per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to their timetabled lessons.

Behaviour Policy

The school operates a positive behaviour system with clear expectations for conduct, punctuality and academic effort. There is a house point system for rewards and a structured consequence system for addressing inappropriate behaviour, with support for students to improve.

Mobile Phone Policy

Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons, but can be used at break times.

SEND Provision

Quieter visit times available for neurodivergent students or those with SEND by emailing r.smith@nhgs.co.uk