Norland CE School vs The Gleddings School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norland CE School
Sowerby Bridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
The Gleddings School
Halifax · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Norland CE School Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Gleddings School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #288 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #3206 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 61 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 58.1% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Sowerby Bridge | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.norland.calderdale.sch.uk | www.thegleddings.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Gleddings School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 61.
- •Norland CE School is a local authority school while The Gleddings School is a independent 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 Norland CE School better than The Gleddings 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 Norland CE School and The Gleddings School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sowerby Bridge and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norland CE School: 61. The Gleddings School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norland CE School and The Gleddings School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Norland CE School is 288th of 1,636 and The Gleddings School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).