Al-Furqaan Preparatory School vs St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 534 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School
Dewsbury ยท Independent primary ยท Ages 2โ11
153 students
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury ยท Academy secondary ยท Ages 11โ18
992 students
| Measure | Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | โ Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #340 of 366 |
| National rank | โ | #3827 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2โ11 | Ages 11โ18 |
| Students | 153 | 992 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 992 |
| Free school meals | โ | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | โ | โ |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | โ | โ |
| KS2 reading progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 writing progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 maths progress | โ | โ |
| Attainment 8 | โ | 34.8 |
| Progress 8 | โ | โ |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | โ | 25.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | โ | 46% |
| EBacc average points | โ | 3.02 |
| A level points per entry | โ | 21.9 |
| town | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.alfurqaanschool.org | www.stjohnfisher.org.uk |
The verdict
- โขSt John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 992 students compared with 153.
- โขAl-Furqaan Preparatory School is a independent school while St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Al-Furqaan Preparatory School better than St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al-Furqaan Preparatory School and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School: 153. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy: 992. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Furqaan Preparatory School and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School is unranked and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is 340th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).