Al-Furqaan Preparatory School vs Westborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 797 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
Westborough High School
Dewsbury ยท Local authority secondary ยท Ages 11โ16
900 students
| Measure | Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Westborough High School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | โ Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #257 of 366 |
| National rank | โ | #2882 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2โ11 | Ages 11โ16 |
| Students | 153 | 900 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 900 |
| Free school meals | โ | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 100% |
| 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 | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | โ | โ |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | โ | 36% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | โ | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | โ | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | โ | โ |
| town | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.alfurqaanschool.org | www.w-h-s.org.uk |
The verdict
- โขWestborough High School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 153.
- โขAl-Furqaan Preparatory School is a independent school while Westborough High School is a local authority 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 Westborough High School?
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 Westborough High School?
About 797 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. Westborough High School: 900. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Furqaan Preparatory School and Westborough High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School is unranked and Westborough High School is 257th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).