Shibden Head Primary Academy vs The North Halifax Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shibden Head Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
The North Halifax Grammar School
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,207 students
| Measure | Shibden Head Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | The North Halifax Grammar School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1133 of 1,636 | #3 of 366 |
| National rank | #11552 of 15,697 | #114 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 401 | 1,207 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 1,207 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 68.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 91.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.3 |
| town | Bradford | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.shibdenheadprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.nhgs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The North Halifax Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.0 vs 33.4).
- •The North Halifax Grammar School is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 401.
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 Shibden Head Primary Academy better than The North Halifax Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), The North Halifax Grammar School ranks higher (95.0 vs 33.4 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 Shibden Head Primary Academy and The North Halifax Grammar School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shibden Head Primary Academy: 401. The North Halifax Grammar School: 1,207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shibden Head Primary Academy and The North Halifax Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shibden Head Primary Academy is 1133rd of 1,636 and The North Halifax Grammar School is 3rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).