Diamond Wood Community Academy vs St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km 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
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
363 students
| Measure | Diamond Wood Community Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1071 of 1,636 | #1562 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10827 of 15,697 | #15106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 339 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 339 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| 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 | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.diamondwoodacademy.co.uk | www.stpaulinuscps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Diamond Wood Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 11.5).
- •St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is the larger school with 363 students compared with 339.
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 St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Diamond Wood Community Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 11.5 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 Diamond Wood Community Academy and St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km 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. St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Diamond Wood Community Academy and St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Diamond Wood Community Academy is 1071st of 1,636 and St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is 1562nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).