Welcome

In January 2003 the DfES announced that North Halifax Grammar School bid to become a Specialist Science College had been accepted. The extra funding has enabled us to develop the Science and Mathematics provision at NHGS and in the local community; also with parents, partner schools and sponsors. We built a new science lab, prep room, work room and office and refurbished two more laboratories in the Science Department  and introduced new interactive whiteboard technology across the Mathematics Department. Our next project is to secure further funding to refurbish Science Laboratory 2 and further develop the ICT provision in Science towards our aim of becoming a lead centre for science and mathematics education in the region. Please view our progress towards The School Improvemet Plan Targets which relate to the Specialist Science College.

Following Specialist Status, take up of separate science GCSEs has increased from 23 students in 2003 to 79 in 2009. A level take-up is also significantly increased in both Science and Mathematics. We are also very proud of our exam results in both the Science and Mathematics Departments. An extensive programme of enrichment activities has helped raised the profile of these important STEM subjects which the government has identified as crucial to national economic success.

We also have given Sustainability a high profile within the school, having a designated Sustainability Education Coordinator to enthuse the students and drive whole school awareness of its importance on a local, national and international level.  

We have recently acquired a Scanning Electron Microscope in the Science Department, which can photograph to a magnification of 200,000 times.  We aim to use the microscope to develop links with other subjects, schools and local businesses. As far as we are aware, we are the only school in the country to have one, so this is a very exciting development and a unique learning experience for the students. Please contact Mr Haworth at the school on 01422 244625 or e-mail: r.haworth@nhgs.co.uk if you would like to take part in this exciting project.