King James's School vs Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | King James's School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lowerhouses CofE Primary School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 366 | #1185 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1506 of 4,090 | #11998 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,055 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,055 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 59.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.lowerhousesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King James's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 31.2).
- •King James's School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 199.
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 Lowerhouses CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King James's School ranks higher (59.7 vs 31.2 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 King James's School and Lowerhouses CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 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. Lowerhouses CofE Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King James's School and Lowerhouses CofE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King James's School is 115th of 366 and Lowerhouses CofE Primary School is 1185th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).