King James's School vs Lepton CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King James's School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,055 students
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
167 students
| Measure | King James's School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lepton CofE Primary Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 366 | #415 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1506 of 4,090 | #4440 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,055 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,055 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kingjames.org.uk | www.leptonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lepton CofE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 59.7).
- •King James's School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 167.
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 King James's School better than Lepton CofE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lepton CofE Primary Academy ranks higher (67.2 vs 59.7 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 King James's School and Lepton CofE Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King James's School: 1,055. Lepton CofE Primary Academy: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King James's School and Lepton CofE Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King James's School is 115th of 366 and Lepton CofE Primary Academy is 415th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).