Luddendenfoot Academy vs New Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luddendenfoot Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
New Road Primary School
Sowerby Bridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Luddendenfoot Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | New Road Primary School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 1,636 | #1154 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2522 of 15,697 | #11724 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 202 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 160.3% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Sowerby Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.luddfoot.polarismat.org.uk | www.newroadprimarycalderdale.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Luddendenfoot Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 32.6).
- •Luddendenfoot Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 47%).
- •New Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Luddendenfoot Academy is the larger school with 202 students compared with 182.
- •Luddendenfoot Academy is a academy school while New Road Primary School is a local authority 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 Luddendenfoot Academy better than New Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Luddendenfoot Academy ranks higher (77.7 vs 32.6 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 Luddendenfoot Academy and New Road Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Sowerby Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Luddendenfoot Academy: 202. New Road Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Luddendenfoot Academy and New Road Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Luddendenfoot Academy is 218th of 1,636 and New Road Primary School is 1154th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).