Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School vs South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.5 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
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
228 students
| Measure | Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #978 of 1,636 | #1099 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9887 of 15,697 | #11184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 386 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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.southcrosland.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 35.3).
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 51%).
- •South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 228.
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 South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 35.3 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 South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
About 3.5 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. South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School and South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School is 978th of 1,636 and South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is 1099th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).