Highburton CofE First Academy vs King James's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highburton CofE First Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
161 students
King James's School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,055 students
| Measure | Highburton CofE First Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | King James's School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 1,636 | #115 of 366 |
| National rank | #720 of 15,697 | #1506 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 161 | 1,055 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 1,055 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.highburtonfirst.org.uk | www.kingjames.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highburton CofE First Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 59.7).
- •King James's School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 161.
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 Highburton CofE First Academy better than King James's School?
On the Success Index (England), Highburton CofE First Academy ranks higher (90.7 vs 59.7 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 Highburton CofE First Academy and King James's School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highburton CofE First Academy: 161. King James's School: 1,055. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highburton CofE First Academy and King James's School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highburton CofE First Academy is 62nd of 1,636 and King James's School is 115th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).