Copley Primary School vs Park Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 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
Park Lane Academy
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
481 students
| Measure | Copley Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Park Lane Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #797 of 1,636 | #283 of 366 |
| National rank | #8304 of 15,697 | #3163 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 309 | 481 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 481 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halifax | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.copleynewroad.co.uk/ | parklane.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Copley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 25.7).
- •Park Lane Academy is the larger school with 481 students compared with 309.
- •Copley Primary School is a local authority school while Park Lane 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 Copley Primary School better than Park Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Copley Primary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 25.7 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 Park Lane 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?
Copley Primary School: 309. Park Lane Academy: 481. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copley Primary School and Park Lane Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Copley Primary School is 797th of 1,636 and Park Lane Academy is 283rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).