Howard Park Community School vs Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Park Community School
Cleckheaton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Cleckheaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,228 students
| Measure | Howard Park Community School Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1038 of 1,636 | #178 of 366 |
| National rank | #10538 of 15,697 | #2110 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 235 | 1,228 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 1,228 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cleckheaton | Cleckheaton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.howardpark.co.uk | www.whitcliffemount.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 38.2).
- •Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 235.
- •Howard Park Community School is a local authority school while Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy 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 Howard Park Community School better than Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy ranks higher (47.1 vs 38.2 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 Howard Park Community School and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cleckheaton and Cleckheaton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howard Park Community School: 235. Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy: 1,228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howard Park Community School and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Howard Park Community School is 1038th of 1,636 and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy is 178th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).