Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School vs Warley Road Primary Academy
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.
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
330 students
Warley Road Primary Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
518 students
| Measure | Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Warley Road Primary Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 1,636 | #628 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12677 of 15,697 | #6708 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 330 | 518 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 518 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 9% |
| 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 | www.warleyroad.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Warley Road Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 27.7).
- •Warley Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 59%).
- •Warley Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
- •Warley Road Primary Academy is the larger school with 518 students compared with 330.
- •Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Warley Road 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 Warley Road Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Warley Road Primary Academy ranks higher (56.0 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 Warley Road Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km 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. Warley Road Primary Academy: 518. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Warley Road Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School is 1259th of 1,636 and Warley Road Primary Academy is 628th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).