Shelley College, A Share Academy vs Skelmanthorpe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,274 students
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–10
124 students
| Measure | Shelley College, A Share Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skelmanthorpe Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #70 of 366 | #246 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #971 of 4,090 | #2813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 3–10 |
| Students | 1,274 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,274 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 68.9% |
| 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.shelleycollege.org/ | www.skelmanthorpeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Skelmanthorpe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 71.1).
- •Shelley College, A Share Academy is the larger school with 1,274 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 Shelley College, A Share Academy better than Skelmanthorpe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Skelmanthorpe Academy ranks higher (76.0 vs 71.1 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 Shelley College, A Share Academy and Skelmanthorpe Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shelley College, A Share Academy: 1,274. Skelmanthorpe Academy: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shelley College, A Share Academy and Skelmanthorpe Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shelley College, A Share Academy is 70th of 366 and Skelmanthorpe Academy is 246th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).