Northowram Primary School vs Salterlee Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 591 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northowram Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
Salterlee Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
| Measure | Northowram Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Salterlee Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #521 of 1,636 | #1394 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5670 of 15,697 | #13856 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 451 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 107.4% | 64.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | northowram.calderdale.sch.uk/ | salterlee.polarismat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northowram Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 20.8).
- •Northowram Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 42%).
- •Northowram Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Northowram Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 74.
- •Northowram Primary School is a local authority school while Salterlee Primary School 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 Northowram Primary School better than Salterlee Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northowram Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 20.8 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 Northowram Primary School and Salterlee Primary School?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northowram Primary School: 451. Salterlee Primary School: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northowram Primary School and Salterlee Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Northowram Primary School is 521st of 1,636 and Salterlee Primary School is 1394th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).