Siddal Primary School vs Withinfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Siddal Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
Withinfields Primary School
Halifax · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
| Measure | Siddal Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Withinfields Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1599 of 1,636 | #1246 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15381 of 15,697 | #12570 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 169 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.6% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 59% |
| 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 | siddal.polarismat.org.uk/ | www.withinfields.calderdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Withinfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.3 vs 8.6).
- •Withinfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 32%).
- •Withinfields Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 169.
- •Siddal Primary School is a academy school while Withinfields Primary 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 Siddal Primary School better than Withinfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Withinfields Primary School ranks higher (28.3 vs 8.6 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 Siddal Primary School and Withinfields Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Siddal Primary School: 169. Withinfields Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Siddal Primary School and Withinfields Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Siddal Primary School is 1599th of 1,636 and Withinfields Primary School is 1246th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).