Beacon Lights Schools vs Madni Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Lights Schools
Halifax · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
209 students
Madni Academy
Dewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
215 students
| Measure | Beacon Lights Schools Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Madni Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #362 of 366 | #71 of 366 |
| National rank | #4024 of 4,090 | #982 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 209 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 215 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.0 | 49.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 9.1% | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 22.7% | 76.5% |
| EBacc average points | 1.17 | 4.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halifax | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beaconschools.org.uk | www.madnimuslimgirls.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Madni Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 6.4).
- •Madni Academy is the larger school with 215 students compared with 209.
- •Beacon Lights Schools is co-educational and Madni Academy is girls.
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 Beacon Lights Schools better than Madni Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Madni Academy ranks higher (70.9 vs 6.4 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 Beacon Lights Schools and Madni Academy?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Lights Schools: 209. Madni Academy: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Lights Schools and Madni Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beacon Lights Schools is 362nd of 366 and Madni Academy is 71st of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).