The North Halifax Grammar School

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About The North Halifax Grammar School

The North Halifax Grammar School is a larger than average 11–18 selective school located on the northern boundary of Halifax. It draws students from a wide area and a large number of primary schools. The proportion of students attending the school known to be eligible for free school meals is much lower than the national average. The proportion of students with special educational needs and/or disabilities is also much lower than the national average. A small proportion of students are from minority ethnic backgrounds. The school was designated a high-performing specialist school in 2009, with a main specialism in science and a second specialism in modern languages. The school has achieved a number of awards including Investors in People, the Artsmark, Healthy School status, Eco-Schools Silver Award and intermediate International Schools Award.