Home Farm Primary School vs Shelf Junior and Infant School
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.
Home Farm Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
Shelf Junior and Infant School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
| Measure | Home Farm Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shelf Junior and Infant School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1197 of 1,636 | #1290 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12109 of 15,697 | #12945 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 456 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Bradford | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.homefarm.bradford.sch.uk/ | www.shelfjandi.com/ |
The verdict
- •Home Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 26.3).
- •Home Farm Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 48%).
- •Home Farm Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Home Farm Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 221.
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 Home Farm Primary School better than Shelf Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Home Farm Primary School ranks higher (30.5 vs 26.3 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 Home Farm Primary School and Shelf Junior and Infant School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Home Farm Primary School: 456. Shelf Junior and Infant School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Home Farm Primary School and Shelf Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Home Farm Primary School is 1197th of 1,636 and Shelf Junior and Infant School is 1290th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).