Halewood Academy vs Hunts Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halewood Academy
Knowsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,131 students
Hunts Cross Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
328 students
| Measure | Halewood Academy Knowsley, North West | Hunts Cross Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 536 | #1506 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2932 of 4,090 | #11547 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,131 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,131 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Knowsley | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.halewoodacademy.co.uk | www.huntscrossprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Hunts Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.4 vs 30.6).
- •Halewood Academy is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 328.
- •Halewood Academy is a academy school while Hunts Cross Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Halewood Academy better than Hunts Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hunts Cross Primary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 30.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Halewood Academy and Hunts Cross Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Knowsley and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halewood Academy: 1,131. Hunts Cross Primary School: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halewood Academy and Hunts Cross Primary School rank in North West?
Halewood Academy is 348th of 536 and Hunts Cross Primary School is 1506th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).