Beacon Lights Schools vs Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 530 m 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
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
535 students
| Measure | Beacon Lights Schools Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #362 of 366 | #1170 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4024 of 4,090 | #11890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 535 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 535 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 9.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 22.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halifax | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beaconschools.org.uk | www.parkinsonlane.com |
The verdict
- •Parkinson Lane Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 6.4).
- •Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 209.
- •Beacon Lights Schools is a independent school while Parkinson Lane 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 Beacon Lights Schools better than Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkinson Lane Community Primary School ranks higher (31.7 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 Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Lights Schools: 209. Parkinson Lane Community Primary School: 535. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Lights Schools and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beacon Lights Schools is 362nd of 366 and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is 1170th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).