Moorside Community Primary School vs Trinity Academy Whitehill
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km 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
Trinity Academy Whitehill
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
593 students
| Measure | Moorside Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Trinity Academy Whitehill Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1480 of 1,636 | #640 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14475 of 15,697 | #6790 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 231 | 593 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 593 |
| Free school meals | 65.4% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 67% |
| 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/ | whitehill.trinitymat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Academy Whitehill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 16.7).
- •Trinity Academy Whitehill does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 55%).
- •Trinity Academy Whitehill does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Trinity Academy Whitehill is the larger school with 593 students compared with 231.
- •Moorside Community Primary School is a local authority school while Trinity Academy Whitehill 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 Trinity Academy Whitehill?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity Academy Whitehill ranks higher (55.6 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 Trinity Academy Whitehill?
About 1.3 km 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. Trinity Academy Whitehill: 593. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Community Primary School and Trinity Academy Whitehill rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Moorside Community Primary School is 1480th of 1,636 and Trinity Academy Whitehill is 640th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).