Holmfirth High School vs Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmfirth High School
Holmfirth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,328 students
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Holmfirth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
191 students
| Measure | Holmfirth High School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 366 | #750 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #336 of 4,090 | #7771 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,328 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,328 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Holmfirth | Holmfirth |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holmfirthhigh.co.uk/ | holmfirthjinschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Holmfirth High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 50.9).
- •Holmfirth High School is the larger school with 1,328 students compared with 191.
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 Holmfirth High School better than Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmfirth High School ranks higher (87.7 vs 50.9 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 Holmfirth High School and Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Holmfirth and Holmfirth in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmfirth High School: 1,328. Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmfirth High School and Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holmfirth High School is 12th of 366 and Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School is 750th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).