King James's School vs Moor End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.6 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
Moor End Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students
| Measure | King James's School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Moor End Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 366 | #193 of 366 |
| National rank | #1506 of 4,090 | #2267 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,055 | 1,053 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,055 | 1,053 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 105.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | 44.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | 65.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kingjames.org.uk | www.moorend.org |
The verdict
- •King James's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 44.2).
- •King James's School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 1,053.
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 Moor End Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King James's School ranks higher (59.7 vs 44.2 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 Moor End Academy?
About 4.6 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. Moor End Academy: 1,053. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King James's School and Moor End Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King James's School is 115th of 366 and Moor End Academy is 193rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).