Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School vs Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Liversedge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
313 students
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Liversedge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School Liversedge, Yorkshire and the Humber | Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School Liversedge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1279 of 1,636 | #588 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12831 of 15,697 | #6303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 313 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 67.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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 | Liversedge | Liversedge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.headlandscofeschool.co.uk | www.norristhorpeprimary.kgfl.dbprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 26.9).
- •Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 52%).
- •Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 313.
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 Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School better than Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School ranks higher (57.8 vs 26.9 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 Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Liversedge and Liversedge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: 313. Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School is 1279th of 1,636 and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School is 588th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).