Moor End Academy vs Newsome Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moor End Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students
Newsome Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
824 students
| Measure | Moor End Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Newsome Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 366 | #212 of 366 |
| National rank | #2267 of 4,090 | #2447 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,053 | 824 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,053 | 824 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.9% | 45.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.7% | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.moorend.org | newsomeacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Moor End Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 40.3).
- •Moor End Academy is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 824.
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 Moor End Academy better than Newsome Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Moor End Academy ranks higher (44.2 vs 40.3 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 Moor End Academy and Newsome Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moor End Academy: 1,053. Newsome Academy: 824. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moor End Academy and Newsome Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Moor End Academy is 193rd of 366 and Newsome Academy is 212th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).