Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School vs West Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 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
West Vale Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
| Measure | Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber | West Vale Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #881 of 1,636 | #525 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8963 of 15,697 | #5705 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 309 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 44.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 40.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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.westvaleacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Vale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 45.5).
- •West Vale Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 64%).
- •Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 74.
- •Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while West Vale 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 Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School better than West Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Vale Academy ranks higher (60.8 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 West Vale Academy?
About 1.1 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. West Vale Academy: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School and West Vale Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is 881st of 1,636 and West Vale Academy is 525th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).