Mount Pleasant Primary School vs Newsome Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
639 students
Newsome Junior Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
215 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Primary School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Newsome Junior Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #869 of 1,636 | #1348 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8863 of 15,697 | #13482 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 639 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 639 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.mountpleasantschool.co.uk/ | www.newsomejuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 23.3).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 53%).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 215.
- •Mount Pleasant Primary School is a local authority school while Newsome Junior Academy 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 Mount Pleasant Primary School better than Newsome Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Pleasant Primary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 23.3 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 Mount Pleasant Primary School and Newsome Junior Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Pleasant Primary School: 639. Newsome Junior Academy: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Pleasant Primary School and Newsome Junior Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mount Pleasant Primary School is 869th of 1,636 and Newsome Junior Academy is 1348th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).