Holywell Green Primary School vs West Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 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
West Vale Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
| Measure | Holywell Green Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | West Vale Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 1,636 | #525 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6271 of 15,697 | #5705 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 134 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 44.6% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 40.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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.holywellgreenschool.co.uk | www.westvaleacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Vale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 58.0).
- •West Vale Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 68%).
- •Holywell Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Holywell Green Primary School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 74.
- •Holywell Green Primary School is a local authority school while West Vale 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 Holywell Green Primary School better than West Vale Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Vale Academy ranks higher (60.8 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 West Vale Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell Green Primary School: 134. West Vale Academy: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell Green Primary School and West Vale Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holywell Green Primary School is 583rd of 1,636 and West Vale Academy is 525th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).