Halifax academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 29 schools in Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 195The North Halifax Grammar SchoolHalifax · Academy Secondary68.5 Attainment 8 · 1,207 students
- 291The Crossley Heath SchoolHalifax · Academy Secondary74.5 Attainment 8 · 1,179 students
- 389The Greetland AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 385 students
- 478Luddendenfoot AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 577Bradshaw Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 323 students
- 677St Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
- 774Wainstalls SchoolHalifax · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 870Bowling Green AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 164 students
- 963Lightcliffe C of E Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 370 students
- 1061West Vale AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 74 students
- 1160Abbey Park AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 1260Dean Field Community Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
- 1356Warley Road Primary AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 518 students
- 1456Trinity Academy WhitehillHalifax · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 593 students
- 1543Trinity Academy HalifaxHalifax · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,624 students
- 1643St Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 272 students
- 1742Luddenden CofE SchoolHalifax · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 108 students
- 1838St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
- 1938Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
- 2036Mount Pellon Primary AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 2135Lee Mount AcademyHalifax · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 274 students
- 2234Beech Hill SchoolHalifax · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 571 students
- 2333The Halifax AcademyHalifax · Academy All-through44.1 Attainment 8 · 1,461 students
- 2426Park Lane AcademyHalifax · Academy Secondary40.9 Attainment 8 · 481 students
- 2524Lightcliffe AcademyHalifax · Academy Secondary38.5 Attainment 8 · 788 students
- 2624Trinity Academy AkroydonHalifax · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 2721Salterlee Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 74 students
- 289Siddal Primary SchoolHalifax · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 296St Augustine's CofE SchoolHalifax · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 156 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The North Halifax Grammar School Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.0 Top 5% | 68.5 Attainment 8 | 1,207 |
| 2 | The Crossley Heath School Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 91.0 Top 10% | 74.5 Attainment 8 | 1,179 |
| 3 | The Greetland Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.8 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 385 |
| 4 | Luddendenfoot Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.7 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 5 | Bradshaw Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.1 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 323 |
| 6 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.8 Top 25% | 95% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 7 | Wainstalls School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.9 Top 25% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 8 | Bowling Green Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 70.1 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 164 |
| 9 | Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 370 |
| 10 | West Vale Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.8 Top 50% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74 |
| 11 | Abbey Park Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.7 Top 50% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 12 | Dean Field Community Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 13 | Warley Road Primary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 518 |
| 14 | Trinity Academy Whitehill Halifax · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 55.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 593 |
| 15 | Trinity Academy Halifax Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 43.0 Lower 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,624 |
| 16 | St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 272 |
| 17 | Luddenden CofE School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 108 |
| 18 | St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 172 |
| 19 | Holy Trinity Primary School, A Church of England Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 20 | Mount Pellon Primary Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.0 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 21 | Lee Mount Academy Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.5 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
| 22 | Beech Hill School Halifax · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 34.4 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 571 |
| 23 | The Halifax Academy Halifax · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,461 |
| 24 | Park Lane Academy Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 40.9 Attainment 8 | 481 |
| 25 | Lightcliffe Academy Halifax · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | 38.5 Attainment 8 | 788 |
| 26 | Trinity Academy Akroydon Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 27 | Salterlee Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.8 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74 |
| 28 | Siddal Primary School Halifax · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.6 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 29 | St Augustine's CofE School Halifax · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 6.0 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 156 |
The North Halifax Grammar School in Halifax leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Halifax with a Success Index (England) of 95.0. Of the 29 schools shown, 29 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber academies & free schools league table, every school on the Halifax page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Halifax?
The North Halifax Grammar School in Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among academies & free schools in Halifax with a Success Index (England) of 95.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,207).
How are academies & free schools in Halifax ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.