Colne Valley High School vs Moor End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colne Valley High School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,360 students
Moor End Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students
| Measure | Colne Valley High School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Moor End Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #208 of 366 | #193 of 366 |
| National rank | #2394 of 4,090 | #2267 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,360 | 1,053 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,360 | 1,053 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 105.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 44.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.9% | 65.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thecvhs.co.uk/ | www.moorend.org |
The verdict
- •Moor End Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 41.2).
- •Colne Valley High School is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 1,053.
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 Colne Valley High School better than Moor End Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Moor End Academy ranks higher (44.2 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 Colne Valley High School and Moor End Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colne Valley High School: 1,360. Moor End Academy: 1,053. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colne Valley High School and Moor End Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Colne Valley High School is 208th of 366 and Moor End Academy is 193rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).