Dalton School vs King James's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
487 students
King James's School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,055 students
| Measure | Dalton School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | King James's School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1400 of 1,636 | #115 of 366 |
| National rank | #13884 of 15,697 | #1506 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 487 | 1,055 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 1,055 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.daltonschool.co.uk | www.kingjames.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King James's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 20.6).
- •King James's School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 487.
- •Dalton School is a local authority school while King James's School is a academy 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 Dalton School better than King James's School?
On the Success Index (England), King James's School ranks higher (59.7 vs 20.6 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 Dalton School and King James's School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dalton School: 487. King James's School: 1,055. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton School and King James's School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dalton School is 1400th of 1,636 and King James's School is 115th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).