Marsden Junior School vs New Park Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Junior School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
165 students
New Park Primary Academy
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
165 students
| Measure | Marsden Junior School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | New Park Primary Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #666 of 1,636 | #534 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7132 of 15,697 | #5846 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 165 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68.8% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 15% |
| 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 | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.themjs.org | www.newparkprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •New Park Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 53.8).
- •Marsden Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 65%).
- •New Park Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
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 Junior School better than New Park Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), New Park Primary Academy ranks higher (60.0 vs 53.8 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 Junior School and New Park Primary Academy?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsden Junior School: 165. New Park Primary Academy: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsden Junior School and New Park Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Marsden Junior School is 666th of 1,636 and New Park Primary Academy is 534th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).