Carlton Junior and Infant School vs Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 748 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
223 students
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
230 students
| Measure | Carlton Junior and Infant School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1511 of 1,636 | #727 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14772 of 15,697 | #7606 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 223 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | www.carltonji.org.uk | www.purlwell.org/ |
The verdict
- •Purlwell Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 14.3).
- •Purlwell Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 223.
- •Carlton Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while Purlwell Infant and Nursery School 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 Carlton Junior and Infant School better than Purlwell Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Purlwell Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (51.8 vs 14.3 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 Carlton Junior and Infant School and Purlwell Infant and Nursery School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Junior and Infant School: 223. Purlwell Infant and Nursery School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Junior and Infant School and Purlwell Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Junior and Infant School is 1511th of 1,636 and Purlwell Infant and Nursery School is 727th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).