Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School vs Mount Pellon Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 833 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
330 students
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
303 students
| Measure | Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mount Pellon Primary Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 1,636 | #1089 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12677 of 15,697 | #11041 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 330 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | 51.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lingbob.calderdale.sch.uk | mpa.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Pellon Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 27.7).
- •Mount Pellon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 59%).
- •Mount Pellon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 303.
- •Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Mount Pellon Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School better than Mount Pellon Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Pellon Primary Academy ranks higher (36.0 vs 27.7 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 Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Mount Pellon Primary Academy?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School: 330. Mount Pellon Primary Academy: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Mount Pellon Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is 1259th of 1,636 and Mount Pellon Primary Academy is 1089th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).