Hipperholme Grammar School vs Lightcliffe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hipperholme Grammar School
Calderdale · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
285 students
Lightcliffe Academy
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
788 students
| Measure | Hipperholme Grammar School Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lightcliffe Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 366 | #290 of 366 |
| National rank | #711 of 4,090 | #3232 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 285 | 788 |
| Pupils on roll | 285 | 788 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.6% | 25.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.1% | 48% |
| EBacc average points | 4.24 | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Calderdale | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hgsf.org.uk | www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hipperholme Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 24.2).
- •Lightcliffe Academy is the larger school with 788 students compared with 285.
- •Hipperholme Grammar School is a independent school while Lightcliffe 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 Hipperholme Grammar School better than Lightcliffe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hipperholme Grammar School ranks higher (77.3 vs 24.2 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 Hipperholme Grammar School and Lightcliffe Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Calderdale and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hipperholme Grammar School: 285. Lightcliffe Academy: 788. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hipperholme Grammar School and Lightcliffe Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hipperholme Grammar School is 47th of 366 and Lightcliffe Academy is 290th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).