Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School vs Lee Mount Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 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
Lee Mount Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
| Measure | Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lee Mount Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1510 of 1,636 | #1115 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14759 of 15,697 | #11327 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 159 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 60.4% | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | leemountacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lee Mount Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 14.4).
- •Lee Mount Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 52%).
- •Lee Mount Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Lee Mount Academy is the larger school with 274 students compared with 159.
- •Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School is a local authority school while Lee Mount Academy 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 Lee Mount Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lee Mount Academy ranks higher (34.5 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 Lee Mount Academy?
About 1.3 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. Lee Mount Academy: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School and Lee Mount Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School is 1510th of 1,636 and Lee Mount Academy is 1115th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).