Copley Primary School vs The Greetland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
The Greetland Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
385 students
| Measure | Copley Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Greetland Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #797 of 1,636 | #91 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8304 of 15,697 | #947 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 309 | 385 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 385 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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.copleynewroad.co.uk/ | www.greetlandacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Greetland Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 48.6).
- •The Greetland Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 67%).
- •The Greetland Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •The Greetland Academy is the larger school with 385 students compared with 309.
- •Copley Primary School is a local authority school while The Greetland 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 The Greetland Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Greetland Academy ranks higher (88.8 vs 48.6 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 The Greetland Academy?
About 1.2 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. The Greetland Academy: 385. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copley Primary School and The Greetland Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Copley Primary School is 797th of 1,636 and The Greetland Academy is 91st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).