Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School vs Kirkburton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 447 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
Kirkburton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
117 students
Kirkburton Middle School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 10–13
495 students
| Measure | Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School Kirkburton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirkburton Middle School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #454 of 1,636 | #177 of 366 |
| National rank | #4969 of 15,697 | #2074 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 10–13 |
| Students | 117 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kirkburton | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.kirkburtonfirst.co.uk | www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 47.9).
- •Kirkburton Middle School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 117.
- •Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School is a local authority school while Kirkburton Middle School 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 Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School better than Kirkburton Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School ranks higher (64.4 vs 47.9 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 Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School and Kirkburton Middle School?
About 447 m in a straight line, between Kirkburton and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School: 117. Kirkburton Middle School: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School and Kirkburton Middle School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School is 454th of 1,636 and Kirkburton Middle School is 177th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).