Dalton School vs Kirkheaton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Kirkheaton Primary School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
| Measure | Dalton School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirkheaton Primary School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1400 of 1,636 | #1252 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13884 of 15,697 | #12613 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 487 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.daltonschool.co.uk | www.kirkheatonprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Kirkheaton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 20.6).
- •Dalton School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 47%).
- •Kirkheaton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Dalton School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 335.
- •Dalton School is a local authority school while Kirkheaton Primary 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 Kirkheaton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkheaton Primary School ranks higher (28.0 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 Kirkheaton Primary 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. Kirkheaton Primary School: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton School and Kirkheaton Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dalton School is 1400th of 1,636 and Kirkheaton Primary School is 1252nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).