Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 769 m 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
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Batley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
| Measure | Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #619 of 1,636 | #170 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6572 of 15,697 | #2027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 384 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 30% |
| 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 | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | bywelljuniorschool.co.uk | www.hangingheaton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.8 vs 56.5).
- •Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 73%).
- •Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 6%).
- •Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 133.
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 Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School ranks higher (80.8 vs 56.5 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 Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 384. Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 619th of 1,636 and Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is 170th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).