Netherton Infant and Nursery School vs Newsome Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
204 students
Newsome Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
824 students
| Measure | Netherton Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Newsome Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 1,636 | #212 of 366 |
| National rank | #2188 of 15,697 | #2447 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 204 | 824 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 824 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.nethertonian.co.uk | newsomeacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Netherton Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 40.3).
- •Newsome Academy is the larger school with 824 students compared with 204.
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 Netherton Infant and Nursery School better than Newsome Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Netherton Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (79.8 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 Netherton Infant and Nursery School and Newsome Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherton Infant and Nursery School: 204. Newsome Academy: 824. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherton Infant and Nursery School and Newsome Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Netherton Infant and Nursery School is 187th of 1,636 and Newsome Academy is 212th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).