Parkinson Lane Community Primary School vs Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
535 students
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
529 students
| Measure | Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Peel Park Primary School and Nursery Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1170 of 1,636 | #1441 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11890 of 15,697 | #14153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 535 | 529 |
| Pupils on roll | 535 | 529 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 1% |
| 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 | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.parkinsonlane.com | www.peelpark.eschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkinson Lane Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 18.9).
- •Parkinson Lane Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 50%).
- •Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 529.
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 Parkinson Lane Community Primary School better than Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Parkinson Lane Community Primary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 18.9 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 Parkinson Lane Community Primary School and Peel Park Primary School and Nursery?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School: 535. Peel Park Primary School and Nursery: 529. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkinson Lane Community Primary School and Peel Park Primary School and Nursery rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is 1170th of 1,636 and Peel Park Primary School and Nursery is 1441st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).