Shelf Junior and Infant School vs St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 944 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelf Junior and Infant School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
| Measure | Shelf Junior and Infant School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1290 of 1,636 | #1142 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12945 of 15,697 | #11620 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 70.2% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 60% |
| 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 | www.shelfjandi.com/ | www.st-michaelangels.calderdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 26.3).
- •St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 48%).
- •Shelf Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 192.
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 Shelf Junior and Infant School better than St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School ranks higher (33.1 vs 26.3 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 Shelf Junior and Infant School and St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shelf Junior and Infant School: 221. St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shelf Junior and Infant School and St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shelf Junior and Infant School is 1290th of 1,636 and St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School is 1142nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).