St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield vs Yew Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 679 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Dukinfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
Yew Tree Primary School
Dukinfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
| Measure | St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield Dukinfield, North West | Yew Tree Primary School Dukinfield, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 2,286 | #2031 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2212 of 15,697 | #14529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 325 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 50.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 62.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 2% |
| 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 | Dukinfield | Dukinfield |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-johns-primary.co.uk | www.yewtree.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 16.4).
- •St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 48%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 2%).
- •Yew Tree Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
- •St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is a local authority school while Yew Tree Primary School is a academy 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 St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield better than Yew Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield ranks higher (79.6 vs 16.4 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 St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield and Yew Tree Primary School?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Dukinfield and Dukinfield in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield: 325. Yew Tree Primary School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield and Yew Tree Primary School rank in North West?
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is 277th of 2,286 and Yew Tree Primary School is 2031st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).