Dean Field Community Primary School vs Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Field Community Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Dean Field Community Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #541 of 1,636 | #157 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5898 of 15,697 | #1896 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 220 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 18% |
| 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 | Halifax | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.deanfieldschool.co.uk | www.hatfieldwoodhouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.7 vs 59.7).
- •Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 77%).
- •Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
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 Dean Field Community Primary School better than Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 59.7 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 Dean Field Community Primary School and Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Field Community Primary School: 220. Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Field Community Primary School and Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dean Field Community Primary School is 541st of 1,636 and Hatfield Woodhouse Primary School is 157th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).