Marsden Infant and Nursery School vs Nields Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
95 students
Nields Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
| Measure | Marsden Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Nields Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #734 of 1,636 | #455 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7654 of 15,697 | #4989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 95 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 52.8% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.marsdeniandnschool.co.uk | nields.ghat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Nields Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 51.5).
- •Nields Academy is the larger school with 155 students compared with 95.
- •Marsden Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Nields Academy 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 Marsden Infant and Nursery School better than Nields Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Nields Academy ranks higher (64.3 vs 51.5 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 Marsden Infant and Nursery School and Nields Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsden Infant and Nursery School: 95. Nields Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsden Infant and Nursery School and Nields Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Marsden Infant and Nursery School is 734th of 1,636 and Nields Academy is 455th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).