Luddendenfoot Academy vs Ryburn Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 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
Ryburn Valley High School
Sowerby Bridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,589 students
| Measure | Luddendenfoot Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ryburn Valley High School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 1,636 | #95 of 366 |
| National rank | #2522 of 15,697 | #1362 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 202 | 1,589 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 1,589 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 160.3% | 105.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Halifax | Sowerby Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.luddfoot.polarismat.org.uk | www.rvhs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Luddendenfoot Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 62.5).
- •Ryburn Valley High School is the larger school with 1,589 students compared with 202.
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 Ryburn Valley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Luddendenfoot Academy ranks higher (77.7 vs 62.5 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 Ryburn Valley High School?
About 1.5 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. Ryburn Valley High School: 1,589. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Luddendenfoot Academy and Ryburn Valley High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Luddendenfoot Academy is 218th of 1,636 and Ryburn Valley High School is 95th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).