Moorside Community Primary School vs St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 697 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorside Community Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
172 students
| Measure | Moorside Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1480 of 1,636 | #1031 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14475 of 15,697 | #10493 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 65.4% | 55.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.moorside-primary.org.uk/ | www.stmalachysprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 16.7).
- •St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 55%).
- •St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Moorside Community Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 172.
- •Moorside Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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 Moorside Community Primary School better than St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (38.4 vs 16.7 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 Moorside Community Primary School and St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside Community Primary School: 231. St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Community Primary School and St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Moorside Community Primary School is 1480th of 1,636 and St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 1031st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).