Dalton School vs Lepton CofE Primary Academy
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.
Dalton School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
487 students
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
167 students
| Measure | Dalton School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lepton CofE Primary Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1400 of 1,636 | #415 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13884 of 15,697 | #4440 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 487 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.leptonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lepton CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 20.6).
- •Lepton CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 52%).
- •Lepton CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Dalton School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 167.
- •Dalton School is a local authority school while Lepton CofE Primary Academy 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 Lepton CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lepton CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (67.2 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 Lepton CofE Primary Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dalton School: 487. Lepton CofE Primary Academy: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton School and Lepton CofE Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dalton School is 1400th of 1,636 and Lepton CofE Primary Academy is 415th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).