Ashbrow School vs Birkby Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbrow School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
Birkby Junior School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
541 students
| Measure | Ashbrow School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Birkby Junior School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1382 of 1,636 | #1019 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13743 of 15,697 | #10295 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 414 | 541 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 541 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ashbrowschool.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Birkby Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.3 vs 21.5).
- •Birkby Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 54%).
- •Birkby Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Birkby Junior School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 414.
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 Ashbrow School better than Birkby Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Birkby Junior School ranks higher (39.3 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashbrow School and Birkby Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashbrow School: 414. Birkby Junior School: 541. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbrow School and Birkby Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ashbrow School is 1382nd of 1,636 and Birkby Junior School is 1019th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).