Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School vs Spen Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 503 m 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
Spen Valley High School
Liversedge · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
958 students
| Measure | Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School Liversedge, Yorkshire and the Humber | Spen Valley High School Liversedge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1279 of 1,636 | #309 of 366 |
| National rank | #12831 of 15,697 | #3499 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 313 | 958 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 958 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 67.7% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liversedge | Liversedge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.headlandscofeschool.co.uk | www.spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.9 vs 20.5).
- •Spen Valley High School is the larger school with 958 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 Spen Valley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (26.9 vs 20.5 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 Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Spen Valley High School?
About 503 m 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. Spen Valley High School: 958. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Spen Valley High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School is 1279th of 1,636 and Spen Valley High School is 309th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).