Boothroyd Primary Academy vs St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 981 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boothroyd Primary Academy
Dewsbury ยท Academy primary ยท Ages 3โ11
557 students
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury ยท Academy secondary ยท Ages 11โ18
992 students
| Measure | Boothroyd Primary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1578 of 1,636 | #340 of 366 |
| National rank | #15225 of 15,697 | #3827 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3โ11 | Ages 11โ18 |
| Students | 557 | 992 |
| Pupils on roll | 557 | 992 |
| Free school meals | 43.4% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | โ |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.boothroydprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.stjohnfisher.org.uk |
The verdict
- โขSt John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.3 vs 10.3).
- โขSt John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 992 students compared with 557.
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 Boothroyd Primary Academy better than St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (14.3 vs 10.3 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 Boothroyd Primary Academy and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boothroyd Primary Academy: 557. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy: 992. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boothroyd Primary Academy and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Boothroyd Primary Academy is 1578th of 1,636 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).