Ash Green Community Primary School vs Wainstalls School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Green Community Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
440 students
Wainstalls School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Ash Green Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wainstalls School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1421 of 1,636 | #286 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14018 of 15,697 | #3190 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 440 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 59.7% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | www.ashgreen.info | www.wainstalls.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Wainstalls School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 19.8).
- •Wainstalls School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 42%).
- •Ash Green Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Ash Green Community Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 190.
- •Ash Green Community Primary School is a local authority school while Wainstalls School is a academy 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 Ash Green Community Primary School better than Wainstalls School?
On the Success Index (England), Wainstalls School ranks higher (73.9 vs 19.8 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 Ash Green Community Primary School and Wainstalls School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ash Green Community Primary School: 440. Wainstalls School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ash Green Community Primary School and Wainstalls School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ash Green Community Primary School is 1421st of 1,636 and Wainstalls School is 286th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).