The Brooksbank School vs The Greetland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Brooksbank School
Elland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,446 students
The Greetland Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
385 students
| Measure | The Brooksbank School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Greetland Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #105 of 366 | #91 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1409 of 4,090 | #947 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,446 | 385 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,446 | 385 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.4 | – |
| town | Elland | Halifax |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thebrooksbankschool.co.uk/ | www.greetlandacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Greetland Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 61.4).
- •The Brooksbank School is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 385.
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 The Brooksbank School better than The Greetland Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Greetland Academy ranks higher (88.8 vs 61.4 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 The Brooksbank School and The Greetland Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elland and Halifax in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Brooksbank School: 1,446. The Greetland Academy: 385. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Brooksbank School and The Greetland Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
The Brooksbank School is 105th of 366 and The Greetland Academy is 91st of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).