Christ Church Church of England Academy vs Highburton CofE First Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Shipley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
161 students
Highburton CofE First Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
161 students
| Measure | Christ Church Church of England Academy Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Highburton CofE First Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1452 of 1,636 | #62 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14224 of 15,697 | #720 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 161 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Shipley | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.christchurchacademy.org.uk | www.highburtonfirst.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highburton CofE First Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 18.4).
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 Christ Church Church of England Academy better than Highburton CofE First Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Highburton CofE First Academy ranks higher (90.7 vs 18.4 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 Christ Church Church of England Academy and Highburton CofE First Academy?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Shipley and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Church of England Academy: 161. Highburton CofE First Academy: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Church of England Academy and Highburton CofE First Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Christ Church Church of England Academy is 1452nd of 1,636 and Highburton CofE First Academy is 62nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).