Liberty Academy vs The North Halifax Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 105 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Academy
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,199 students
The North Halifax Grammar School
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,207 students
| Measure | Liberty Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | The North Halifax Grammar School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #359 of 366 | #3 of 366 |
| National rank | #4001 of 4,090 | #114 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,199 | 1,207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,199 | 1,207 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.2 | 68.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 14.9% | 91.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 35.4% | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.36 | 6.10 |
| A level points per entry | 10.0 | 40.3 |
| town | Hull | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | lib.hlt.academy/ | www.nhgs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The North Halifax Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.0 vs 7.8).
- •The North Halifax Grammar School is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 1,199.
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 Liberty Academy better than The North Halifax Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), The North Halifax Grammar School ranks higher (95.0 vs 7.8 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 Liberty Academy and The North Halifax Grammar School?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Hull and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Liberty Academy: 1,199. The North Halifax Grammar School: 1,207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Liberty Academy and The North Halifax Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Liberty Academy is 359th of 366 and The North Halifax Grammar School is 3rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).