Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School vs Netherton Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School
Holmfirth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
386 students
Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
204 students
| Measure | Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | Netherton Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #978 of 1,636 | #187 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9887 of 15,697 | #2188 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 386 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| 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 | Holmfirth | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.melthamceschool.co.uk | www.nethertonian.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Netherton Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 41.2).
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 204.
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is a local authority school while Netherton Infant and Nursery 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 Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School better than Netherton Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Netherton Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (79.8 vs 41.2 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 Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School and Netherton Infant and Nursery School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Holmfirth and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School: 386. Netherton Infant and Nursery School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School and Netherton Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is 978th of 1,636 and Netherton Infant and Nursery School is 187th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).