Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery vs Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Ossett · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
161 students
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
125 students
| Measure | Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #367 of 1,636 | #63 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3862 of 15,697 | #721 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 161 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Ossett | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | dimplewell.wakefield.sch.uk | www.horburybridgeacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 70.3).
- •Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery is the larger school with 161 students compared with 125.
- •Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery better than Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy ranks higher (90.7 vs 70.3 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 Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery and Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ossett and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery: 161. Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery and Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery is 367th of 1,636 and Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is 63rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).