Lightcliffe C of E Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
370 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse
Brighouse · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #473 of 1,636 | #789 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5180 of 15,697 | #8167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 370 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 4% |
| 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 | Brighouse |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lightcliffeceprimary.co.uk/ | www.stjosephsbrighouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lightcliffe C of E Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 49.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 64%).
- •Lightcliffe C of E Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
- •Lightcliffe C of E Primary School is the larger school with 370 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 C of E Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse?
On the Success Index (England), Lightcliffe C of E Primary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 49.3 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 Lightcliffe C of E Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Brighouse in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School: 370. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lightcliffe C of E Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School is 473rd of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse is 789th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).