Scissett Middle School vs Skelmanthorpe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scissett Middle School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 10–13
592 students
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–10
124 students
| Measure | Scissett Middle School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skelmanthorpe Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #153 of 366 | #246 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1854 of 4,090 | #2813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–13 | Ages 3–10 |
| Students | 592 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 68.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.scissettmiddle.com/ | www.skelmanthorpeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Skelmanthorpe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 52.5).
- •Scissett Middle School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 124.
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 Middle School better than Skelmanthorpe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Skelmanthorpe Academy ranks higher (76.0 vs 52.5 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 Middle School and Skelmanthorpe Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scissett Middle School: 592. Skelmanthorpe Academy: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scissett Middle School and Skelmanthorpe Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scissett Middle School is 153rd of 366 and Skelmanthorpe Academy is 246th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).