Highburton CofE First Academy vs Kirkburton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 847 m 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
Kirkburton Middle School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 10–13
495 students
| Measure | Highburton CofE First Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirkburton Middle School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 1,636 | #177 of 366 |
| National rank | #720 of 15,697 | #2074 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 10–13 |
| Students | 161 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.highburtonfirst.org.uk | www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highburton CofE First Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 47.9).
- •Kirkburton Middle School is the larger school with 495 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 Kirkburton Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Highburton CofE First Academy ranks higher (90.7 vs 47.9 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 Kirkburton Middle School?
About 847 m 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. Kirkburton Middle School: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highburton CofE First Academy and Kirkburton Middle School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highburton CofE First Academy is 62nd of 1,636 and Kirkburton Middle School is 177th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).