Park Lane Academy vs Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Lane Academy
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
481 students
Salterhebble Junior and Infant School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Park Lane Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Salterhebble Junior and Infant School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 366 | #743 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3163 of 4,090 | #7699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 481 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 481 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 57.4% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halifax | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | parklane.org.uk/ | www.salterhebble.calderdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Salterhebble Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 25.7).
- •Park Lane Academy is the larger school with 481 students compared with 204.
- •Park Lane Academy is a academy school while Salterhebble Junior and Infant School is a local authority 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 Park Lane Academy better than Salterhebble Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Salterhebble Junior and Infant School ranks higher (51.3 vs 25.7 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 Park Lane Academy and Salterhebble Junior and Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Lane Academy: 481. Salterhebble Junior and Infant School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Lane Academy and Salterhebble Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Park Lane Academy is 283rd of 366 and Salterhebble Junior and Infant School is 743rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).