Holywell Green Primary School vs The Brooksbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holywell Green Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
The Brooksbank School
Elland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,446 students
| Measure | Holywell Green Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Brooksbank School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 1,636 | #105 of 366 |
| National rank | #6271 of 15,697 | #1409 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 134 | 1,446 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 1,446 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Halifax | Elland |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holywellgreenschool.co.uk | www.thebrooksbankschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Brooksbank School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 58.0).
- •The Brooksbank School is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 134.
- •Holywell Green Primary School is a local authority school while The Brooksbank School 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 Holywell Green Primary School better than The Brooksbank School?
On the Success Index (England), The Brooksbank School ranks higher (61.4 vs 58.0 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 Holywell Green Primary School and The Brooksbank School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Elland in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell Green Primary School: 134. The Brooksbank School: 1,446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell Green Primary School and The Brooksbank School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holywell Green Primary School is 583rd of 1,636 and The Brooksbank School is 105th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).