Marsden Junior School vs Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.2 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
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
| Measure | Marsden Junior School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #666 of 1,636 | #479 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7132 of 15,697 | #5241 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 165 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 68.8% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 9% |
| 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.themjs.org | www.slaithwaitejandi.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 53.8).
- •Marsden Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 68%).
- •Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 165.
- •Marsden Junior School is a academy school while Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant 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 Marsden Junior School better than Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School ranks higher (63.0 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 Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsden Junior School: 165. Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsden Junior School and Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Marsden Junior School is 666th of 1,636 and Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is 479th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).