Hillside Primary School vs Mount Pleasant Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 830 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Primary School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
639 students
| Measure | Hillside Primary School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Mount Pleasant Primary School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #955 of 1,636 | #869 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9713 of 15,697 | #8863 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 302 | 639 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 639 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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.hillsideprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.mountpleasantschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 42.0).
- •Hillside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 302.
- •Hillside Primary School is a academy school while Mount Pleasant 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 Hillside Primary School better than Mount Pleasant Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Pleasant Primary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 42.0 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 Hillside Primary School and Mount Pleasant Primary School?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Primary School: 302. Mount Pleasant Primary School: 639. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Primary School and Mount Pleasant Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hillside Primary School is 955th of 1,636 and Mount Pleasant Primary School is 869th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).