Lightcliffe C of E Primary School vs Trinity Academy St Chad's
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
Trinity Academy St Chad's
Brighouse · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
| Measure | Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Trinity Academy St Chad's Brighouse, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #473 of 1,636 | #123 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5180 of 15,697 | #1492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 370 | 121 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 121 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 57.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 19% |
| 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/ | stchads.trinitymat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Academy St Chad's scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 63.3).
- •Trinity Academy St Chad's does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 64%).
- •Trinity Academy St Chad's does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 12%).
- •Lightcliffe C of E Primary School is the larger school with 370 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 C of E Primary School better than Trinity Academy St Chad's?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity Academy St Chad's ranks higher (84.6 vs 63.3 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 Trinity Academy St Chad's?
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. Trinity Academy St Chad's: 121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lightcliffe C of E Primary School and Trinity Academy St Chad's rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School is 473rd of 1,636 and Trinity Academy St Chad's is 123rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).