Abbey Park Academy vs Dean Field Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Park Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
Dean Field Community Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Abbey Park Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dean Field Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #540 of 1,636 | #541 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5895 of 15,697 | #5898 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 217 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halifax | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | apa.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.deanfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (59.7 vs 59.7).
- •Abbey Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 77%).
- •Dean Field Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Dean Field Community Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 217.
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 Abbey Park Academy better than Dean Field Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abbey Park Academy and Dean Field Community Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Park Academy: 217. Dean Field Community Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Park Academy and Dean Field Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Abbey Park Academy is 540th of 1,636 and Dean Field Community Primary School is 541st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).