Helme Church of England Academy vs Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helme Church of England Academy
Holmfirth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School
Holmfirth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
386 students
| Measure | Helme Church of England Academy Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #615 of 1,636 | #978 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6528 of 15,697 | #9887 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 136 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Holmfirth | Holmfirth |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.helmeschool.com | www.melthamceschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Helme Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 41.2).
- •Helme Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 59%).
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 136.
- •Helme Church of England Academy is a academy school while Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is a local authority 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 Helme Church of England Academy better than Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Helme Church of England Academy ranks higher (56.7 vs 41.2 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 Helme Church of England Academy and Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Holmfirth and Holmfirth in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Helme Church of England Academy: 136. Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Helme Church of England Academy and Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Helme Church of England Academy is 615th of 1,636 and Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is 978th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).