Lee Mount Academy vs Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee Mount Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
330 students
| Measure | Lee Mount Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1115 of 1,636 | #1259 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11327 of 15,697 | #12677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 274 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 53.7% | 44.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.3% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 2% |
| 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 | leemountacademy.co.uk | www.lingbob.calderdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lee Mount Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 27.7).
- •Lee Mount Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 59%).
- •Lee Mount Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 274.
- •Lee Mount Academy is a academy school while Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Lee Mount Academy better than Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Lee Mount Academy ranks higher (34.5 vs 27.7 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 Lee Mount Academy and Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lee Mount Academy: 274. Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lee Mount Academy and Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lee Mount Academy is 1115th of 1,636 and Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is 1259th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).