Dean Field Community Primary School vs St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 78 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Field Community Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
172 students
| Measure | Dean Field Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #541 of 1,636 | #1031 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5898 of 15,697 | #10493 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 220 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | 55.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 11% |
| 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.deanfieldschool.co.uk | www.stmalachysprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dean Field Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 38.4).
- •Dean Field Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Dean Field Community Primary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 172.
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 Dean Field Community Primary School better than St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dean Field Community Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 38.4 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 Dean Field Community Primary School and St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 78 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Field Community Primary School: 220. St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Field Community Primary School and St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dean Field Community Primary School is 541st of 1,636 and St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1031st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).