Dorchester Primary School vs Winifred Holtby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 198 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester Primary School
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
Winifred Holtby Academy
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,309 students
| Measure | Dorchester Primary School Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | Winifred Holtby Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1249 of 1,636 | #321 of 366 |
| National rank | #12606 of 15,697 | #3667 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 280 | 1,309 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 1,309 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 47.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hull | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dorchesterprimary.org.uk | www.winifredholtbyacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dorchester Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 18.3).
- •Winifred Holtby Academy is the larger school with 1,309 students compared with 280.
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 Dorchester Primary School better than Winifred Holtby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dorchester Primary School ranks higher (28.0 vs 18.3 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 Dorchester Primary School and Winifred Holtby Academy?
About 198 m in a straight line, between Hull and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorchester Primary School: 280. Winifred Holtby Academy: 1,309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorchester Primary School and Winifred Holtby Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dorchester Primary School is 1249th of 1,636 and Winifred Holtby Academy is 321st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).