Bowling Green Academy vs The Brooksbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowling Green Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
164 students
The Brooksbank School
Elland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,446 students
| Measure | Bowling Green Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Brooksbank School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 1,636 | #105 of 366 |
| National rank | #3897 of 15,697 | #1409 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 164 | 1,446 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 1,446 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Halifax | Elland |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bowlinggreenacademy.org.uk | www.thebrooksbankschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowling Green Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 61.4).
- •The Brooksbank School is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 164.
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 Bowling Green Academy better than The Brooksbank School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowling Green Academy ranks higher (70.1 vs 61.4 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 Bowling Green Academy and The Brooksbank School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Elland in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowling Green Academy: 164. The Brooksbank School: 1,446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowling Green Academy and The Brooksbank School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bowling Green Academy is 370th of 1,636 and The Brooksbank School is 105th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).