Kirklees independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 schools in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 192Huddersfield Grammar SchoolHuddersfield · Independent All-through60.8 Attainment 8 · 493 students
- 282Rida Girls High SchoolWest Yorkshire · Independent Secondary55.6 Attainment 8 · 112 students
- 371Madni AcademyDewsbury · Independent All-through49.7 Attainment 8 · 215 students
- 410Cambridge Street SchoolBatley · Independent Secondary24.9 Attainment 8 · 177 students
- 52Brian Jackson CollegeHeckmondwike · Independent Secondary0.6 Attainment 8 · 74 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Grammar School Huddersfield · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 92.1 Top 10% | 60.8 Attainment 8 | 493 |
| 2 | Rida Girls High School West Yorkshire · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 82.3 Top 25% | 55.6 Attainment 8 | 112 |
| 3 | Madni Academy Dewsbury · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 70.9 Top 25% | 49.7 Attainment 8 | 215 |
| 4 | Cambridge Street School Batley · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 9.5 Lower 50% | 24.9 Attainment 8 | 177 |
| 5 | Brian Jackson College Heckmondwike · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Independent | 2.0 Lower 50% | 0.6 Attainment 8 | 74 |
Huddersfield Grammar School in Huddersfield leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Kirklees with a Success Index (England) of 92.1. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber independent schools league table, every school on the Kirklees page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Kirklees?
Huddersfield Grammar School in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among independent schools in Kirklees with a Success Index (England) of 92.1 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 493).
How are independent 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.