Birdsedge First School vs Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdsedge First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
59 students
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
52 students
| Measure | Birdsedge First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 59 | 52 |
| Pupils on roll | 59 | 52 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.6% | 72.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.birdsedgefirst.org | www.denbyfirstschool.kirklees.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 40.0).
- •Birdsedge First School is the larger school with 59 students compared with 52.
- •Birdsedge First School is a academy school while Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Birdsedge First School better than Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?
On the Success Index (England), Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School ranks higher (93.5 vs 40.0 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 Birdsedge First School and Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birdsedge First School: 59. Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School: 52. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdsedge First School and Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birdsedge First School is unranked and Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).