Holmfirth High School vs Netherthong Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
Netherthong Primary School
Holmfirth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Holmfirth High School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | Netherthong Primary School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #12 of 366 | #287 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #336 of 4,090 | #3205 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,328 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,328 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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/ | www.netherthongprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holmfirth High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 73.8).
- •Holmfirth High School is the larger school with 1,328 students compared with 213.
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 Netherthong Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmfirth High School ranks higher (87.7 vs 73.8 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 Netherthong Primary School?
About 1.2 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. Netherthong Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmfirth High School and Netherthong Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holmfirth High School is 12th of 366 and Netherthong Primary School is 287th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).