Diamond Wood Community Academy vs Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 137 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Wood Community Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
339 students
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
401 students
| Measure | Diamond Wood Community Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1071 of 1,636 | #465 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10827 of 15,697 | #5096 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 339 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 339 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.diamondwoodacademy.co.uk | www.ravensthorpejuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 36.9).
- •Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 339.
- •Diamond Wood Community Academy is a academy school while Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority 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 Diamond Wood Community Academy better than Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School ranks higher (63.7 vs 36.9 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 Diamond Wood Community Academy and Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
About 137 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Diamond Wood Community Academy: 339. Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Diamond Wood Community Academy and Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Diamond Wood Community Academy is 1071st of 1,636 and Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 465th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).