Salendine Nook High School vs Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salendine Nook High School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,419 students
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | Salendine Nook High School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 366 | #678 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #922 of 4,090 | #7190 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,419 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,419 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.snhs.kirklees.sch.uk | www.scapegoat-hill.kirklees.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Salendine Nook High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 53.6).
- •Salendine Nook High School is the larger school with 1,419 students compared with 75.
- •Salendine Nook High School is a academy school while Scapegoat Hill 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 Salendine Nook High School better than Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Salendine Nook High School ranks higher (72.3 vs 53.6 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 Salendine Nook High School and Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salendine Nook High School: 1,419. Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salendine Nook High School and Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Salendine Nook High School is 65th of 366 and Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School is 678th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).