Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs Manor Croft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 526 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
Manor Croft Academy
Dewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,032 students
| Measure | Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Manor Croft Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #619 of 1,636 | #134 of 366 |
| National rank | #6572 of 15,697 | #1653 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 384 | 1,032 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 1,032 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | bywelljuniorschool.co.uk | www.manorcroft.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.5 vs 56.4).
- •Manor Croft Academy is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 384.
- •Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority school while Manor Croft 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School better than Manor Croft Academy?
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 Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Manor Croft Academy?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 384. Manor Croft Academy: 1,032. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Manor Croft Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 619th of 1,636 and Manor Croft Academy is 134th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).