Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School vs St Aidan's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
52 students
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
137 students
| Measure | Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Aidan's Church of England Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #36 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 52 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.2% | 76.1% |
| 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.denbyfirstschool.kirklees.sch.uk | www.saintaidans.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (93.5 vs 93.5).
- •St Aidan's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 137 students compared with 52.
- •Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is a local authority school while St Aidan's Church of England 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 Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School better than St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
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 Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School and St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School: 52. St Aidan's Church of England Academy: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School and St Aidan's Church of England Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is unranked and St Aidan's Church of England Academy is 36th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).