Emley First School vs Scissett Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emley First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
137 students
Scissett Church of England Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
179 students
| Measure | Emley First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scissett Church of England Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #251 of 1,636 | #605 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2858 of 15,697 | #6440 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 137 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 96.2% |
| 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.emleyschool.co.uk | www.scissettceacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Emley First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 57.1).
- •Scissett Church of England Academy is the larger school with 179 students compared with 137.
- •Emley First School is a local authority school while Scissett 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 Emley First School better than Scissett Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Emley First School ranks higher (75.7 vs 57.1 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 Emley First School and Scissett Church of England Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emley First School: 137. Scissett Church of England Academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emley First School and Scissett Church of England Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Emley First School is 251st of 1,636 and Scissett Church of England Academy is 605th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).