Beacon Lights Schools vs St Augustine's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 528 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
St Augustine's CofE School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
| Measure | Beacon Lights Schools Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Augustine's CofE School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #362 of 366 | #1624 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4024 of 4,090 | #15555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 156 |
| Free school meals | – | 62.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.st-augustines.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (6.4 vs 6.0).
- •Beacon Lights Schools is the larger school with 209 students compared with 156.
- •Beacon Lights Schools is a independent school while St Augustine's CofE 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 Beacon Lights Schools better than St Augustine's CofE School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beacon Lights Schools and St Augustine's CofE School?
About 528 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. St Augustine's CofE School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Lights Schools and St Augustine's CofE School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beacon Lights Schools is 362nd of 366 and St Augustine's CofE School is 1624th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).