Lightcliffe Academy vs Trinity Academy St Chad's
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lightcliffe Academy
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
788 students
Trinity Academy St Chad's
Brighouse · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
| Measure | Lightcliffe Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Trinity Academy St Chad's Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #290 of 366 | #123 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3232 of 4,090 | #1492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 788 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 58.4% | 57.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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/ | stchads.trinitymat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Academy St Chad's scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 24.2).
- •Lightcliffe Academy is the larger school with 788 students compared with 121.
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 Trinity Academy St Chad's?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity Academy St Chad's ranks higher (84.6 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 Trinity Academy St Chad's?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Brighouse in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lightcliffe Academy: 788. Trinity Academy St Chad's: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lightcliffe Academy and Trinity Academy St Chad's rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lightcliffe Academy is 290th of 366 and Trinity Academy St Chad's is 123rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).