Cumberworth CofE First School vs Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberworth CofE First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
107 students
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
52 students
| Measure | Cumberworth CofE First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #34 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 107 | 52 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 52 |
| Free school meals | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 72.2% |
| 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.cumberworthfirstschool.co.uk | www.denbyfirstschool.kirklees.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cumberworth CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.2 vs 93.5).
- •Cumberworth CofE First School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 52.
- •Cumberworth CofE First School is a academy school while Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Cumberworth CofE First School better than Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?
On the Success Index (England), Cumberworth CofE First School ranks higher (99.2 vs 93.5 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 Cumberworth CofE First School and Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cumberworth CofE First School: 107. Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School: 52. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumberworth CofE First School and Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cumberworth CofE First School is 2nd of 1,636 and Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).