Brian Jackson College vs Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brian Jackson College
Heckmondwike · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
74 students
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Heckmondwike · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
| Measure | Brian Jackson College Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 366 | #1189 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4082 of 4,090 | #12027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 74 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 74 | 148 |
| Free school meals | – | 54.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 54.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 0.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Heckmondwike | Heckmondwike |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | smithiesmoor.coopacademies.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy Smithies Moor scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.0 vs 2.0).
- •Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is the larger school with 148 students compared with 74.
- •Brian Jackson College is a independent school while Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is a academy 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 Brian Jackson College better than Co-op Academy Smithies Moor?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy Smithies Moor ranks higher (31.0 vs 2.0 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 Brian Jackson College and Co-op Academy Smithies Moor?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Heckmondwike and Heckmondwike in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brian Jackson College: 74. Co-op Academy Smithies Moor: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brian Jackson College and Co-op Academy Smithies Moor rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brian Jackson College is 365th of 366 and Co-op Academy Smithies Moor is 1189th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).