Bruntcliffe Academy vs Colne Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruntcliffe Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,361 students
Colne Valley High School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,360 students
| Measure | Bruntcliffe Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Colne Valley High School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 366 | #208 of 366 |
| National rank | #1727 of 4,090 | #2394 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,361 | 1,360 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,361 | 1,360 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.6% | 34% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 59.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.06 | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk | www.thecvhs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bruntcliffe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 41.2).
- •Bruntcliffe Academy is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 1,360.
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 Bruntcliffe Academy better than Colne Valley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bruntcliffe Academy ranks higher (54.8 vs 41.2 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 Bruntcliffe Academy and Colne Valley High School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bruntcliffe Academy: 1,361. Colne Valley High School: 1,360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bruntcliffe Academy and Colne Valley High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bruntcliffe Academy is 141st of 366 and Colne Valley High School is 208th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).