Trinity Academy Grammar
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sowerby Bridge (Calderdale).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Trinity Academy Grammar (TAG) is an exciting place to be. In February 2023 Ofsted graded the academy as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features in leadership and personal development. The results we achieved in 2023/24 with a Progress 8 score of +0.38, making the academy the second highest-performing school for progress in the Calderdale local authority.
This remarkable improvement is only the start of our journey. TAG aims to be 'the most transformational academy in England' and is committed to doing the simple things well, all of the time. We are guided by our core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, which run through every aspect of school life.
Every single day our students are provided with high-quality teaching for a high-quality education, where behaviour is managed consistently. We are unapologetic in our approach and commitment to upholding high standards and expectations of both our students and our teachers, whilst recognising that these are only achieved by prioritising wellbeing.
To achieve this, we have built an outstanding pastoral team who ensure every one of our students is known, valued and understood, and that every child in our care is nurtured and supported throughout their time with us.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Drama
- White Rose Maths
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Quality in CareersRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 144946
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Constituency
- Halifax
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Carol McKenna | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Sophie Woolford Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kirsty Cook | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Peter McCarthy | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Louise Marix Evans | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Michelle Sullivan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Revd Kathryn Heathcoat | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Elizabeth Fairhurst | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Councillor Stephen Baines | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Carol McKenna Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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