Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School vs Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School
Holmfirth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
51 students
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Holmfirth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
153 students
| Measure | Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1085 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #10989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 51 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 51 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 45.5% | 68.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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.hinchliffemillschool.org.uk | www.scholesji.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 36.3).
- •Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 59%).
- •Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 51.
- •Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School is a academy 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 Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School better than Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School ranks higher (53.3 vs 36.3 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 Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School and Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Holmfirth and Holmfirth in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School: 51. Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School and Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School is unranked and Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School is 1085th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).