Scissett Church of England Academy vs Shelley College, A Share Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scissett Church of England Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
179 students
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,274 students
| Measure | Scissett Church of England Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shelley College, A Share Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #605 of 1,636 | #70 of 366 |
| National rank | #6440 of 15,697 | #971 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 179 | 1,274 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 1,274 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Huddersfield | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.scissettceacademy.org/ | www.shelleycollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Shelley College, A Share Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 57.1).
- •Shelley College, A Share Academy is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 179.
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 Scissett Church of England Academy better than Shelley College, A Share Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shelley College, A Share Academy ranks higher (71.1 vs 57.1 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 Scissett Church of England Academy and Shelley College, A Share Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scissett Church of England Academy: 179. Shelley College, A Share Academy: 1,274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scissett Church of England Academy and Shelley College, A Share Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scissett Church of England Academy is 605th of 1,636 and Shelley College, A Share Academy is 70th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).