Netherton Infant and Nursery School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 33 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe
Pontefract · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
| Measure | Netherton Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 1,636 | #1338 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2188 of 15,697 | #13417 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.nethertonian.co.uk | www.sjm.bkcat.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Netherton Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 23.8).
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
On the Success Index (England), Netherton Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (79.8 vs 23.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherton Infant and Nursery School: 204. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherton Infant and Nursery School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Netherton Infant and Nursery School is 187th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe is 1338th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).