Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy vs Scout Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
Scout Road Academy
Hebden Bridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scout Road Academy Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #694 of 1,636 | #359 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7288 of 15,697 | #3787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 104 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 49.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 8% |
| 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 | Barnsley | Hebden Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | dodworthstjohns.org.uk/ | www.scoutroadacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Scout Road Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 53.2).
- •Scout Road Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 8%).
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 Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy better than Scout Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Scout Road Academy ranks higher (70.7 vs 53.2 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 Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and Scout Road Academy?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy: 104. Scout Road Academy: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy and Scout Road Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is 694th of 1,636 and Scout Road Academy is 359th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).