Abbey Park Academy vs Moorside Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 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
Moorside Community Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Abbey Park Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Moorside Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #540 of 1,636 | #1480 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5895 of 15,697 | #14475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 217 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 65.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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.moorside-primary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 16.7).
- •Abbey Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 55%).
- •Abbey Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Moorside Community Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 217.
- •Abbey Park Academy is a academy school while Moorside Community 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 Abbey Park Academy better than Moorside Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Park Academy ranks higher (59.7 vs 16.7 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 Abbey Park Academy and Moorside Community Primary School?
About 1.4 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. Moorside Community Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Park Academy and Moorside Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Abbey Park Academy is 540th of 1,636 and Moorside Community Primary School is 1480th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).