Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School vs Holywell Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Elland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
309 students
Holywell Green Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
| Measure | Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holywell Green Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #881 of 1,636 | #583 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8963 of 15,697 | #6271 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 309 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Elland | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.crosslaneschool.co.uk | www.holywellgreenschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holywell Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 45.5).
- •Holywell Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 64%).
- •Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 134.
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 Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School better than Holywell Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holywell Green Primary School ranks higher (58.0 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 Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School and Holywell Green Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Elland and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School: 309. Holywell Green Primary School: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School and Holywell Green Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is 881st of 1,636 and Holywell Green Primary School is 583rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).