Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School vs The Halifax Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 491 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
The Halifax Academy
Halifax · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,461 students
| Measure | Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Halifax Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 1,636 | #252 of 366 |
| National rank | #12677 of 15,697 | #2809 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 330 | 1,461 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 1,461 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 110.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halifax | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lingbob.calderdale.sch.uk | www.thehalifaxacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Halifax Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 27.7).
- •Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 58%).
- •The Halifax Academy is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 330.
- •Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Halifax 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 The Halifax Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Halifax Academy ranks higher (32.9 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 The Halifax Academy?
About 491 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. The Halifax Academy: 1,461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School and The Halifax Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is 1259th of 1,636 and The Halifax Academy is 252nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).