Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School vs The Halifax Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 613 m 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
The Halifax Academy
Halifax · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,461 students
| Measure | Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Halifax Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1510 of 1,636 | #252 of 366 |
| National rank | #14759 of 15,697 | #2809 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 159 | 1,461 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 1,461 |
| Free school meals | 60.4% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 110.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.54 |
| 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.thehalifaxacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Halifax Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 14.4).
- •The Halifax Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 52%).
- •The Halifax Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •The Halifax Academy is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 159.
- •Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School is a local authority school while The Halifax 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 The Halifax Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Halifax Academy ranks higher (32.9 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 The Halifax Academy?
About 613 m 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. The Halifax Academy: 1,461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School and The Halifax Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School is 1510th of 1,636 and The Halifax Academy is 252nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).