Allerton Bywater Primary School vs The Greetland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allerton Bywater Primary School
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
386 students
The Greetland Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
385 students
| Measure | Allerton Bywater Primary School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Greetland Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #663 of 1,636 | #91 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7094 of 15,697 | #947 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 386 | 385 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 385 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 17% |
| 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 | Castleford | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.allertonbywater.leeds.sch.uk | www.greetlandacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Greetland Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 54.0).
- •The Greetland Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 71%).
- •The Greetland Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Allerton Bywater Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 385.
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 Allerton Bywater Primary School better than The Greetland Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Greetland Academy ranks higher (88.8 vs 54.0 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 Allerton Bywater Primary School and The Greetland Academy?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allerton Bywater Primary School: 386. The Greetland Academy: 385. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allerton Bywater Primary School and The Greetland Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Allerton Bywater Primary School is 663rd of 1,636 and The Greetland Academy is 91st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).