Broom Valley Community School vs Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broom Valley Community School
Rotherham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
401 students
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
401 students
| Measure | Broom Valley Community School Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1398 of 1,636 | #465 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13880 of 15,697 | #5096 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 401 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.2% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | Rotherham | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.broomvalleycommunityschool.co.uk | www.ravensthorpejuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 20.6).
- •Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 46%).
- •Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
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 Broom Valley Community School better than Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School ranks higher (63.7 vs 20.6 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 Broom Valley Community School and Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broom Valley Community School: 401. Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broom Valley Community School and Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Broom Valley Community School is 1398th of 1,636 and Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 465th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).