Dalton School vs Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 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
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
189 students
| Measure | Dalton School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1400 of 1,636 | #1523 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13884 of 15,697 | #14877 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 487 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 487 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.nlconline.org.uk/infant |
The verdict
- •Dalton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.6 vs 13.4).
- •Dalton School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 189.
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 Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Dalton School ranks higher (20.6 vs 13.4 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 Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dalton School: 487. Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton School and Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dalton School is 1400th of 1,636 and Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School is 1523rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).