Honley High School vs Newsome Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Honley High School
Holmfirth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,240 students
Newsome Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
824 students
| Measure | Honley High School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | Newsome Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 366 | #212 of 366 |
| National rank | #961 of 4,090 | #2447 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,240 | 824 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,240 | 824 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.2% | 45.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.2% | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Holmfirth | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.honleyhigh.co.uk/ | newsomeacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Honley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 40.3).
- •Honley High School is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 824.
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 Honley High School better than Newsome Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Honley High School ranks higher (71.4 vs 40.3 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 Honley High School and Newsome Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Holmfirth and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Honley High School: 1,240. Newsome Academy: 824. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Honley High School and Newsome Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Honley High School is 69th of 366 and Newsome Academy is 212th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).