Appleton Academy vs The North Halifax Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 7.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Academy
Bradford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,207 students
The North Halifax Grammar School
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,207 students
| Measure | Appleton Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | The North Halifax Grammar School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #232 of 366 | #3 of 366 |
| National rank | #2623 of 4,090 | #114 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,207 | 1,207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,207 | 1,207 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | 68.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 91.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.3% | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | 6.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.3 |
| town | Bradford | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.appletonacademy.co.uk | www.nhgs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The North Halifax Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.0 vs 36.6).
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 Appleton Academy better than The North Halifax Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), The North Halifax Grammar School ranks higher (95.0 vs 36.6 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 Appleton Academy and The North Halifax Grammar School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Academy: 1,207. The North Halifax Grammar School: 1,207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Academy and The North Halifax Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Appleton Academy is 232nd of 366 and The North Halifax Grammar School is 3rd of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).