Netherthong Primary School vs New Mill Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherthong Primary School
Holmfirth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
New Mill Junior School
Holmfirth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
132 students
| Measure | Netherthong Primary School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | New Mill Junior School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 1,636 | #1067 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3205 of 15,697 | #10811 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 213 | 132 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 132 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 11% |
| 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 | Holmfirth |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.netherthongprimary.co.uk | www.newmillschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Netherthong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 37.0).
- •Netherthong Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 49%).
- •New Mill Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Netherthong Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 132.
- •Netherthong Primary School is a local authority school while New Mill Junior 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 Netherthong Primary School better than New Mill Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Netherthong Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 37.0 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 Netherthong Primary School and New Mill Junior School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Holmfirth and Holmfirth in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherthong Primary School: 213. New Mill Junior School: 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherthong Primary School and New Mill Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Netherthong Primary School is 287th of 1,636 and New Mill Junior School is 1067th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).