Parkinson Lane Community Primary School vs The Crossley Heath School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 651 m 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
The Crossley Heath School
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,179 students
| Measure | Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Crossley Heath School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1170 of 1,636 | #9 of 366 |
| National rank | #11890 of 15,697 | #235 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 535 | 1,179 |
| Pupils on roll | 535 | 1,179 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 74.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Halifax | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.parkinsonlane.com | www.crossleyheath.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Crossley Heath School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.0 vs 31.7).
- •The Crossley Heath School is the larger school with 1,179 students compared with 535.
- •Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Crossley Heath 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 Parkinson Lane Community Primary School better than The Crossley Heath School?
On the Success Index (England), The Crossley Heath School ranks higher (91.0 vs 31.7 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 Parkinson Lane Community Primary School and The Crossley Heath School?
About 651 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School: 535. The Crossley Heath School: 1,179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkinson Lane Community Primary School and The Crossley Heath School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is 1170th of 1,636 and The Crossley Heath School is 9th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).