Highburton CofE First Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber HD8 0QT · Kirklees
#62 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#720 of 15,697 nationally
About Highburton CofE First Academy
Highburton CofE First Academy is a academy primary located in Huddersfield, in the Kirklees local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 4–10. In 2025 it enrolled 161 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 90.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 62nd of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (91th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 161; capacity filled 89.4%.
There are 78 schools in Huddersfield; Highburton CofE First Academy ranks 9th of 75 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- 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%)6.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highburton CofE First Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 161
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Highburton CofE First Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Kirkburton Middle School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 10–13
495 students · 847 m away
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
Kirkburton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
117 students · 1.1 km away
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
422 students · 1.3 km away
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
167 students · 1.8 km away
King James's School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,055 students · 2.5 km away
Shelley First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
159 students · 2.6 km away
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 3.2 km away
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
56 students · 3.2 km away
Hill View Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students · 3.3 km away
Grange Moor Primary School
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Shipley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
161 students
Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
162 students
Anston Brook Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe
York · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
160 students
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Bingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highburton CofE First Academy a good school?
Highburton CofE First Academy has a Success Index (England) of 90.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #62 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highburton CofE First Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highburton CofE First Academy ranks #62 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #720 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highburton CofE First Academy?
Highburton CofE First Academy had 161 students in 2025.
Is Highburton CofE First Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Highburton CofE First Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–10. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Highburton CofE First Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highburton CofE First Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.