Lightcliffe Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 954 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lightcliffe Academy
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
788 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
Brighouse · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | Lightcliffe Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 366 | #789 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3232 of 4,090 | #8167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 788 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 58.4% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halifax | Brighouse |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk/ | www.stjosephsbrighouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 24.2).
- •Lightcliffe Academy is the larger school with 788 students compared with 196.
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 Lightcliffe Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse ranks higher (49.3 vs 24.2 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 Lightcliffe Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Brighouse in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lightcliffe Academy: 788. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lightcliffe Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lightcliffe Academy is 290th of 366 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse is 789th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).