Birdsedge First School vs Shepley First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 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
Shepley First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
168 students
| Measure | Birdsedge First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shepley First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #71 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #808 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 59 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 59 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 65.6% | 93.3% |
| 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.shepleyschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shepley First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.0 vs 40.0).
- •Shepley First School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 59.
- •Birdsedge First School is a academy school while Shepley 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birdsedge First School better than Shepley First School?
On the Success Index (England), Shepley First School ranks higher (90.0 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 Shepley First School?
About 2.0 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. Shepley First School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdsedge First School and Shepley First School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birdsedge First School is unranked and Shepley First School is 71st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).