Cumberworth CofE First School vs Shelley First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 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
Shelley First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
159 students
| Measure | Cumberworth CofE First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shelley First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2 of 1,636 | #3 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #34 of 15,697 | #37 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 107 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 81.1% |
| 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.shelleyfirstschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (99.2 vs 99.2).
- •Shelley First School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 107.
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 Shelley First School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cumberworth CofE First School and Shelley First School?
About 2.4 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. Shelley First School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumberworth CofE First School and Shelley First School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cumberworth CofE First School is 2nd of 1,636 and Shelley First School is 3rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).