Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs Gawthorpe Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
384 students
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Ossett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Gawthorpe Community Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #619 of 1,636 | #780 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6572 of 15,697 | #8035 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 384 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 13% |
| 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 | Dewsbury | Ossett |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | bywelljuniorschool.co.uk | gawthorpe.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 49.8).
- •Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 60%).
- •Gawthorpe Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 231.
- •Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority school while Gawthorpe Community 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 Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School better than Gawthorpe Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School ranks higher (56.5 vs 49.8 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 Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Gawthorpe Community Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Ossett in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 384. Gawthorpe Community Academy: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Gawthorpe Community Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 619th of 1,636 and Gawthorpe Community Academy is 780th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).