Denby Dale First and Nursery School vs Skelmanthorpe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 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
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–10
124 students
| Measure | Denby Dale First and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skelmanthorpe Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #100 of 1,636 | #246 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1124 of 15,697 | #2813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–10 | Ages 3–10 |
| Students | 112 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 62.2% | 68.9% |
| 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.skelmanthorpeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Denby Dale First and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 76.0).
- •Skelmanthorpe Academy is the larger school with 124 students compared with 112.
- •Denby Dale First and Nursery School is a local authority school while Skelmanthorpe 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 Skelmanthorpe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Denby Dale First and Nursery School ranks higher (87.3 vs 76.0 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 Skelmanthorpe Academy?
About 1.5 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. Skelmanthorpe Academy: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denby Dale First and Nursery School and Skelmanthorpe Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Denby Dale First and Nursery School is 100th of 1,636 and Skelmanthorpe Academy is 246th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).