King James's School vs Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 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
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
422 students
| Measure | King James's School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #115 of 366 | #278 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1506 of 4,090 | #3110 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,055 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,055 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| 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.rowleylane.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 59.7).
- •King James's School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 422.
- •King James's School is a academy school while Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is a local authority 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 King James's School better than Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (74.3 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 Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?
About 2.0 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. Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King James's School and Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King James's School is 115th of 366 and Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is 278th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).