Shibden Head Primary Academy vs Trinity Academy Halifax
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 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
Trinity Academy Halifax
Halifax · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,624 students
| Measure | Shibden Head Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Trinity Academy Halifax Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1133 of 1,636 | #196 of 366 |
| National rank | #11552 of 15,697 | #2320 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 401 | 1,624 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 1,624 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.shibdenheadprimaryacademy.co.uk | halifax.trinitymat.org |
The verdict
- •Trinity Academy Halifax scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 33.4).
- •Trinity Academy Halifax is the larger school with 1,624 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 Trinity Academy Halifax?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity Academy Halifax ranks higher (43.0 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 Trinity Academy Halifax?
About 1.9 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. Trinity Academy Halifax: 1,624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shibden Head Primary Academy and Trinity Academy Halifax rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shibden Head Primary Academy is 1133rd of 1,636 and Trinity Academy Halifax is 196th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).