Scissett Middle School vs St Aidan's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 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
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
137 students
| Measure | Scissett Middle School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Aidan's Church of England Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #153 of 366 | #36 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1854 of 4,090 | #450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–13 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 592 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 76.1% |
| 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.saintaidans.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 52.5).
- •Scissett Middle School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 137.
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 St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Church of England Academy ranks higher (93.5 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 St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
About 1.5 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. St Aidan's Church of England Academy: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scissett Middle School and St Aidan's Church of England Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scissett Middle School is 153rd of 366 and St Aidan's Church of England Academy is 36th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).