Nields Academy vs Wilberlee Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nields Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School
Slaithwaite · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
| Measure | Nields Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wilberlee Junior and Infant School Slaithwaite, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 1,636 | #796 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4989 of 15,697 | #8261 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 155 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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 | Slaithwaite |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | nields.ghat.org.uk | wilberlee.heightsfed.org |
The verdict
- •Nields Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 48.9).
- •Nields Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •Nields Academy is the larger school with 155 students compared with 79.
- •Nields Academy is a academy school while Wilberlee Junior and Infant School is a local authority 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 Nields Academy better than Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Nields Academy ranks higher (64.3 vs 48.9 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 Nields Academy and Wilberlee Junior and Infant School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Slaithwaite in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nields Academy: 155. Wilberlee Junior and Infant School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nields Academy and Wilberlee Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Nields Academy is 455th of 1,636 and Wilberlee Junior and Infant School is 796th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).