Kirklees academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 87 schools in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 199Cumberworth CofE First SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 107 students
- 299Shelley First SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 159 students
- 396Heckmondwike Grammar SchoolHeckmondwike · Academy Secondary80.2 Attainment 8 · 1,522 students
- 494Lindley Church of England Infant SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 359 students
- 594St Aidan's Church of England AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 137 students
- 691Highburton CofE First AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 161 students
- 785Moorlands Primary SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 627 students
- 880Netherton Infant and Nursery SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 204 students
- 979Meltham Moor Primary SchoolHolmfirth · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 1076Skelmanthorpe AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 124 students
- 1176Heckmondwike Primary AcademyHeckmondwike · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 1275Kaye's AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 163 students
- 1372Salendine Nook High SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Secondary50.9 Attainment 8 · 1,419 students
- 1472Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolBatley · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 1571Honley High SchoolHolmfirth · Academy Secondary50.6 Attainment 8 · 1,240 students
- 1671Shelley College, A Share AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Secondary51.3 Attainment 8 · 1,274 students
- 1768BBG AcademyBirkenshaw · Academy Secondary46.8 Attainment 8 · 1,049 students
- 1867Lepton CofE Primary AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 1964Nields AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 2061Manorfield Infant and Nursery SchoolBatley · Academy Primary– · 224 students
- 2160Batley Grammar SchoolBatley · Academy All-through45.5 Attainment 8 · 980 students
- 2260King James's SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Secondary48.5 Attainment 8 · 1,055 students
- 2357Scissett Church of England AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 179 students
- 2457Helme Church of England AcademyHolmfirth · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 2556Manor Croft AcademyDewsbury · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 1,032 students
- 2656Lindley Junior SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 495 students
- 2756St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyBatley · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 2855The Mirfield Free GrammarMirfield · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 1,300 students
- 2954Marsden Junior SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
- 3054Reinwood Infant and Nursery SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 305 students
- 3153Batley Parish CofE Primary AcademyBatley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 3253Scissett Middle SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Secondary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 592 students
- 3352St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 3452Purlwell Infant and Nursery SchoolBatley · Academy Primary– · 230 students
- 3549Batley Girls' High SchoolBatley · Academy Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 1,415 students
- 3649Castle Hall AcademyMirfield · Academy Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 863 students
- 3748Earlsheaton Infant SchoolDewsbury · Academy Primary– · 80 students
- 3848Kirkburton Middle SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Secondary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 495 students
- 3948New Mill Infant SchoolHolmfirth · Academy Primary– · 88 students
- 4048St Johns CE Primary SchoolDewsbury · Academy Primary– · 240 students
- 4147Linthwaite Clough Primary SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 238 students
- 4247Carlinghow AcademyBatley · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 304 students
- 4347Whitcliffe Mount, A Share AcademyCleckheaton · Academy Secondary42.7 Attainment 8 · 1,228 students
- 4447Healey Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolBatley · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 402 students
- 4546Holy Spirit Catholic Primary AcademyHeckmondwike · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 4646Royds Hall, A Share AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Secondary46.8 Attainment 8 · 853 students
- 4746Upper Batley High SchoolBatley · Academy Secondary44.1 Attainment 8 · 784 students
- 4846Eastborough AcademyDewsbury · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 4945Birstall Primary AcademyBatley · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 5044Moor End AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 1,053 students
- 5143Fieldhead Primary AcademyBatley · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 5243St Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyDewsbury · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 5343Beaumont Primary AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 681 students
- 5442Hillside Primary SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 302 students
- 5541Colne Valley High SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 1,360 students
- 5640Newsome AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Secondary44.1 Attainment 8 · 824 students
- 5740Thornhill Community Academy, A Share AcademyDewsbury · Academy Secondary43.6 Attainment 8 · 902 students
- 5837Luck Lane, A Share Primary AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 332 students
- 5937St Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyBatley · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 258 students
- 6037New Mill Junior SchoolHolmfirth · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 132 students
- 6137Diamond Wood Community AcademyDewsbury · Academy Primary– · 339 students
- 6236Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant SchoolHolmfirth · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 153 students
- 6336Reinwood Junior SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 354 students
- 6434Hill View AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 6534St Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
- 6633Hyrstmount Junior SchoolBatley · Academy Primary– · 257 students
- 6732Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 6831Millbridge, A Share Primary AcademyLiversedge · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 279 students
- 6931Fixby Junior and Infant SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 307 students
- 7031Lowerhouses CofE Primary SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 7131Co-op Academy Smithies MoorHeckmondwike · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students
- 7230Berry Brow Infant and Nursery AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 133 students
- 7330Brambles Primary AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
- 7428Kirkheaton Primary SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 335 students
- 7524Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 238 students
- 7623Newsome Junior AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 7722Overthorpe CofE AcademyDewsbury · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 7821Old Bank AcademyMirfield · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 7919Thornhill Junior and Infant SchoolDewsbury · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
- 8018Christ Church CE AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 194 students
- 8114Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary AcademyCleckheaton · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 321 students
- 8214St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary AcademyDewsbury · Academy Secondary34.8 Attainment 8 · 992 students
- 8312Orchard Primary AcademyDewsbury · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 363 students
- 8412Woodside Green, A Share Primary AcademyHuddersfield · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 166 students
- 8512St Thomas CE Primary SchoolHuddersfield · Academy Primary– · 387 students
- 8612St Paulinus Catholic Primary AcademyDewsbury · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 363 students
- 8710Boothroyd Primary AcademyDewsbury · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 557 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberworth CofE First School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–10 | Academy | 99.2 Top 5% | – | 107 |
| 2 | Shelley First School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–10 | Academy | 99.2 Top 5% | – | 159 |
| 3 | Heckmondwike Grammar School Heckmondwike · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 80.2 Attainment 8 | 1,522 |
| 4 | Lindley Church of England Infant School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 94.0 Top 5% | – | 359 |
| 5 | St Aidan's Church of England Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–10 | Academy | 93.5 Top 5% | – | 137 |
| 6 | Highburton CofE First Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–10 | Academy | 90.7 Top 5% | – | 161 |
| 7 | Moorlands Primary School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 84.6 Top 10% | – | 627 |
| 8 | Netherton Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 79.8 Top 25% | – | 204 |
| 9 | Meltham Moor Primary School Holmfirth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 10 | Skelmanthorpe Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–10 | Academy | 76.0 Top 25% | – | 124 |
| 11 | Heckmondwike Primary Academy Heckmondwike · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.9 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 12 | Kaye's Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–10 | Academy | 75.3 Top 25% | – | 163 |
| 13 | Salendine Nook High School Huddersfield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.3 Top 25% | 50.9 Attainment 8 | 1,419 |
| 14 | Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Batley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71.9 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 15 | Honley High School Holmfirth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 71.4 Top 25% | 50.6 Attainment 8 | 1,240 |
| 16 | Shelley College, A Share Academy Huddersfield · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 71.1 Top 25% | 51.3 Attainment 8 | 1,274 |
| 17 | BBG Academy Birkenshaw · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.5 Top 50% | 46.8 Attainment 8 | 1,049 |
| 18 | Lepton CofE Primary Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67.2 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 19 | Nields Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.3 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 20 | Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Batley · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 61.4 Top 50% | – | 224 |
| 21 | Batley Grammar School Batley · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 60.2 Top 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 980 |
| 22 | King James's School Huddersfield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 59.7 Top 50% | 48.5 Attainment 8 | 1,055 |
| 23 | Scissett Church of England Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–10 | Academy | 57.1 Top 50% | – | 179 |
| 24 | Helme Church of England Academy Holmfirth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 25 | Manor Croft Academy Dewsbury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 1,032 |
| 26 | Lindley Junior School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 56.0 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 495 |
| 27 | St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Batley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.7 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 28 | The Mirfield Free Grammar Mirfield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.6 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 1,300 |
| 29 | Marsden Junior School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 53.8 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 165 |
| 30 | Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 53.7 Top 50% | – | 305 |
| 31 | Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy Batley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.4 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 32 | Scissett Middle School Huddersfield · Secondary · Ages 10–13 | Academy | 52.5 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 592 |
| 33 | St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.9 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 34 | Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Batley · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 51.8 Top 50% | – | 230 |
| 35 | Batley Girls' High School Batley · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 49.4 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 1,415 |
| 36 | Castle Hall Academy Mirfield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.6 Top 50% | 46.9 Attainment 8 | 863 |
| 37 | Earlsheaton Infant School Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 48.4 Lower 50% | – | 80 |
| 38 | Kirkburton Middle School Huddersfield · Secondary · Ages 10–13 | Academy | 47.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 495 |
| 39 | New Mill Infant School Holmfirth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 47.8 Lower 50% | – | 88 |
| 40 | St Johns CE Primary School Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.6 Lower 50% | – | 240 |
| 41 | Linthwaite Clough Primary School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.4 Lower 50% | – | 238 |
| 42 | Carlinghow Academy Batley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 47.2 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 304 |
| 43 | Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Cleckheaton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.1 Lower 50% | 42.7 Attainment 8 | 1,228 |
| 44 | Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Batley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.0 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 402 |
| 45 | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Heckmondwike · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.4 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 46 | Royds Hall, A Share Academy Huddersfield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 46.8 Attainment 8 | 853 |
| 47 | Upper Batley High School Batley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 784 |
| 48 | Eastborough Academy Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.5 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 49 | Birstall Primary Academy Batley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 44.9 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 50 | Moor End Academy Huddersfield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.2 Lower 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 1,053 |
| 51 | Fieldhead Primary Academy Batley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.1 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 52 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 53 | Beaumont Primary Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 42.5 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 681 |
| 54 | Hillside Primary School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.0 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 302 |
| 55 | Colne Valley High School Huddersfield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.2 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 1,360 |
| 56 | Newsome Academy Huddersfield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 824 |
| 57 | Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Dewsbury · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 43.6 Attainment 8 | 902 |
| 58 | Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 332 |
| 59 | St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Batley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 258 |
| 60 | New Mill Junior School Holmfirth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 37.0 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 132 |
| 61 | Diamond Wood Community Academy Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 36.9 Lower 50% | – | 339 |
| 62 | Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School Holmfirth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.3 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 153 |
| 63 | Reinwood Junior School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | – | 354 |
| 64 | Hill View Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.0 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 65 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.7 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 310 |
| 66 | Hyrstmount Junior School Batley · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 32.7 Lower 50% | – | 257 |
| 67 | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.3 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 68 | Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy Liversedge · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.4 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 279 |
| 69 | Fixby Junior and Infant School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.2 Lower 50% | – | 307 |
| 70 | Lowerhouses CofE Primary School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.2 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 71 | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Heckmondwike · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.0 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 148 |
| 72 | Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 30.3 Lower 50% | – | 133 |
| 73 | Brambles Primary Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.5 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
| 74 | Kirkheaton Primary School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.0 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 335 |
| 75 | Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | – | 238 |
| 76 | Newsome Junior Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 23.3 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 77 | Overthorpe CofE Academy Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 22.3 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 78 | Old Bank Academy Mirfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.5 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 79 | Thornhill Junior and Infant School Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 19.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 353 |
| 80 | Christ Church CE Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.3 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 194 |
| 81 | Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy Cleckheaton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 14.3 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 321 |
| 82 | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Dewsbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 14.3 Lower 50% | 34.8 Attainment 8 | 992 |
| 83 | Orchard Primary Academy Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 363 |
| 84 | Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
| 85 | St Thomas CE Primary School Huddersfield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 11.8 Lower 50% | – | 387 |
| 86 | St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 11.5 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 363 |
| 87 | Boothroyd Primary Academy Dewsbury · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.3 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 557 |
Cumberworth CofE First School in Huddersfield leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Kirklees with a Success Index (England) of 99.2. Of the 87 schools shown, 87 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber academies & free schools league table, every school on the Kirklees page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best academies school in Kirklees?
Cumberworth CofE First School in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among academies & free schools in Kirklees with a Success Index (England) of 99.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 107).
How are academies & free schools in Kirklees ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.