Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School vs Shelley First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km 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
Shelley First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
159 students
| Measure | Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School Kirkburton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shelley First School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #454 of 1,636 | #3 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4969 of 15,697 | #37 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 117 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 1.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.shelleyfirstschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shelley First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.2 vs 64.4).
- •Shelley First School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 117.
- •Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School is a local authority school while Shelley First 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 Shelley First School?
On the Success Index (England), Shelley First School ranks higher (99.2 vs 64.4 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 Shelley First School?
About 1.6 km 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. Shelley First School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School and Shelley First School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School is 454th of 1,636 and Shelley First School is 3rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).