Copley Primary School vs Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copley Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
309 students
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Elland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
309 students
| Measure | Copley Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #797 of 1,636 | #881 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8304 of 15,697 | #8963 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 309 | 309 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 309 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Elland |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.copleynewroad.co.uk/ | www.crosslaneschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Copley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 45.5).
- •Copley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Copley Primary School better than Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Copley Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 45.5 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 Copley Primary School and Cross Lane Primary and Nursery 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?
Copley Primary School: 309. Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School: 309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copley Primary School and Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Copley Primary School is 797th of 1,636 and Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is 881st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).