Highburton CofE First Academy vs Shelley First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 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
Shelley First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
159 students
| Measure | Highburton CofE First Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shelley First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #62 of 1,636 | #3 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #720 of 15,697 | #37 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 161 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 1.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 81.1% |
| 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.highburtonfirst.org.uk | www.shelleyfirstschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shelley First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.2 vs 90.7).
- •Highburton CofE First Academy is the larger school with 161 students compared with 159.
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 Shelley First School?
On the Success Index (England), Shelley First School ranks higher (99.2 vs 90.7 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 Shelley First School?
About 2.6 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. Shelley First School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highburton CofE First Academy and Shelley First School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highburton CofE First Academy is 62nd of 1,636 and Shelley First School is 3rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).