Emley First School vs Skelmanthorpe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.8 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
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–10
124 students
| Measure | Emley First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skelmanthorpe Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #251 of 1,636 | #246 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2858 of 15,697 | #2813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 3–10 |
| Students | 137 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 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.emleyschool.co.uk | www.skelmanthorpeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (75.7 vs 76.0).
- •Emley First School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 124.
- •Emley First 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 Emley First School better than Skelmanthorpe 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 Emley First School and Skelmanthorpe Academy?
About 2.8 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. Skelmanthorpe Academy: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emley First School and Skelmanthorpe Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Emley First School is 251st 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).