Salterlee Primary School vs Shelf Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salterlee Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
Shelf Junior and Infant School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
| Measure | Salterlee Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shelf Junior and Infant School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1394 of 1,636 | #1290 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13856 of 15,697 | #12945 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 74 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 64.9% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | salterlee.polarismat.org.uk/ | www.shelfjandi.com/ |
The verdict
- •Shelf Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.3 vs 20.8).
- •Shelf Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 42%).
- •Shelf Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 74.
- •Salterlee Primary School is a academy school while Shelf 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 Salterlee Primary School better than Shelf Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Shelf Junior and Infant School ranks higher (26.3 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 Salterlee Primary School and Shelf Junior and Infant School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salterlee Primary School: 74. Shelf Junior and Infant School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salterlee Primary School and Shelf Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Salterlee Primary School is 1394th of 1,636 and Shelf Junior and Infant School is 1290th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).