Park Lane Academy vs The Brooksbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 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
The Brooksbank School
Elland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,446 students
| Measure | Park Lane Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Brooksbank School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 366 | #105 of 366 |
| National rank | #3163 of 4,090 | #1409 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 481 | 1,446 |
| Pupils on roll | 481 | 1,446 |
| Free school meals | 57.4% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.9 | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.2% | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | 75.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Halifax | Elland |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | parklane.org.uk/ | www.thebrooksbankschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Brooksbank School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 25.7).
- •The Brooksbank School is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 481.
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 The Brooksbank School?
On the Success Index (England), The Brooksbank School ranks higher (61.4 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 The Brooksbank School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Elland in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Lane Academy: 481. The Brooksbank School: 1,446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Lane Academy and The Brooksbank School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Park Lane Academy is 283rd of 366 and The Brooksbank School is 105th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).