Cumberworth CofE First School vs Denby Dale First and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.2 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 Dale First and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–10
112 students
| Measure | Cumberworth CofE First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Denby Dale First and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2 of 1,636 | #100 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #34 of 15,697 | #1124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 2–10 |
| Students | 107 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 1.9% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 62.2% |
| 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.denbydale.education |
The verdict
- •Cumberworth CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.2 vs 87.3).
- •Denby Dale First and Nursery School is the larger school with 112 students compared with 107.
- •Cumberworth CofE First School is a academy school while Denby Dale First and Nursery 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 Dale First and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Cumberworth CofE First School ranks higher (99.2 vs 87.3 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 Dale First and Nursery School?
About 2.2 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 Dale First and Nursery School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumberworth CofE First School and Denby Dale First and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cumberworth CofE First School is 2nd of 1,636 and Denby Dale First and Nursery School is 100th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).