Cliffe Hill Community Primary School vs Lightcliffe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 229 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
195 students
Lightcliffe Academy
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
788 students
| Measure | Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lightcliffe Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1390 of 1,636 | #290 of 366 |
| National rank | #13835 of 15,697 | #3232 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 195 | 788 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 788 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halifax | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cliffehill.calderdale.sch.uk | www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lightcliffe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 20.9).
- •Lightcliffe Academy is the larger school with 788 students compared with 195.
- •Cliffe Hill Community Primary School is a local authority school while Lightcliffe 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 Cliffe Hill Community Primary School better than Lightcliffe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lightcliffe Academy ranks higher (24.2 vs 20.9 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 Cliffe Hill Community Primary School and Lightcliffe Academy?
About 229 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School: 195. Lightcliffe Academy: 788. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cliffe Hill Community Primary School and Lightcliffe Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School is 1390th of 1,636 and Lightcliffe Academy is 290th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).