Mount Pellon Primary Academy vs Selby Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
303 students
Selby Community Primary School
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
303 students
| Measure | Mount Pellon Primary Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Selby Community Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1089 of 1,636 | #1101 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11041 of 15,697 | #11206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 303 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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 | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | mpa.northerneducationtrust.org/ | selbycp.setschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.0 vs 35.2).
- •Mount Pellon Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Selby Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
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 Mount Pellon Primary Academy better than Selby Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mount Pellon Primary Academy and Selby Community Primary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Pellon Primary Academy: 303. Selby Community Primary School: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Pellon Primary Academy and Selby Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mount Pellon Primary Academy is 1089th of 1,636 and Selby Community Primary School is 1101st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).