The Brooksbank School vs West Vale Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 799 m 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
West Vale Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
| Measure | The Brooksbank School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber | West Vale Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 366 | #525 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1409 of 4,090 | #5705 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,446 | 74 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,446 | 74 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 44.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.9% | 40.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.westvaleacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.4 vs 60.8).
- •The Brooksbank School is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 74.
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 West Vale Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Brooksbank School and West Vale Academy?
About 799 m 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. West Vale Academy: 74. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Brooksbank School and West Vale Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
The Brooksbank School is 105th of 366 and West Vale Academy is 525th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).