Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School vs Dean Field Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
159 students
Dean Field Community Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dean Field Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1510 of 1,636 | #541 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14759 of 15,697 | #5898 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 159 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 60.4% | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.christchurch-pellon.calderdale.sch.uk | www.deanfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dean Field Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 14.4).
- •Dean Field Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 52%).
- •Dean Field Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Dean Field Community Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 159.
- •Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School is a local authority school while Dean Field Community Primary 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 Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School better than Dean Field Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dean Field Community Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 14.4 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 Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School and Dean Field Community Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School: 159. Dean Field Community Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School and Dean Field Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School is 1510th of 1,636 and Dean Field Community Primary School is 541st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).