Scissett Church of England Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber HD8 9HR · Kirklees
#605 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#6440 of 15,697 nationally
About Scissett Church of England Academy
Scissett Church of England 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 179 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 57.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 605th of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 179; capacity filled 96.2%.
There are 78 schools in Huddersfield; Scissett Church of England Academy ranks 26th 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%)17.9%
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 Scissett Church of England Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 179
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Scissett Church of England Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Scissett Middle School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 10–13
592 students · 210 m away
Kaye's Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–10
163 students · 1.0 km away
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–10
124 students · 1.4 km away
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
137 students · 1.7 km away
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–10
112 students · 2.2 km away
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,274 students · 2.7 km away
Emley First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
137 students · 2.7 km away
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
52 students · 4.2 km away
Cumberworth CofE First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
107 students · 4.3 km away
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
160 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Stannington Infant School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
179 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Richmond · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
Brigg · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Scarborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
Escrick Church of England Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Scissett Church of England Academy a good school?
Scissett Church of England Academy has a Success Index (England) of 57.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #605 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 Scissett Church of England Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scissett Church of England Academy ranks #605 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #6440 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Scissett Church of England Academy?
Scissett Church of England Academy had 179 students in 2025.
Is Scissett Church of England Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Scissett Church of England Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–10. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Scissett Church of England Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Scissett Church of England Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.