Denby Dale First and Nursery School vs Kaye's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–10
112 students
Kaye's Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–10
163 students
| Measure | Denby Dale First and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kaye's Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #100 of 1,636 | #259 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1124 of 15,697 | #2926 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–10 | Ages 3–10 |
| Students | 112 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.2% | 87.6% |
| 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.denbydale.education | www.kayesacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Denby Dale First and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 75.3).
- •Kaye's Academy is the larger school with 163 students compared with 112.
- •Denby Dale First and Nursery School is a local authority school while Kaye's 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 Dale First and Nursery School better than Kaye's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Denby Dale First and Nursery School ranks higher (87.3 vs 75.3 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 Denby Dale First and Nursery School and Kaye's Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denby Dale First and Nursery School: 112. Kaye's Academy: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denby Dale First and Nursery School and Kaye's Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Denby Dale First and Nursery School is 100th of 1,636 and Kaye's Academy is 259th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).