Earlsheaton Infant School vs Gawthorpe Community 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.
Earlsheaton Infant School
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
80 students
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Ossett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Earlsheaton Infant School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Gawthorpe Community Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #801 of 1,636 | #780 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8340 of 15,697 | #8035 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 80 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| 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 | Dewsbury | Ossett |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.earlsheatoninfants.co.uk | gawthorpe.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gawthorpe Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 48.4).
- •Gawthorpe Community Academy is the larger school with 231 students compared with 80.
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 Earlsheaton Infant School better than Gawthorpe Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gawthorpe Community Academy ranks higher (49.8 vs 48.4 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 Earlsheaton Infant School and Gawthorpe Community Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Ossett in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earlsheaton Infant School: 80. Gawthorpe Community Academy: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earlsheaton Infant School and Gawthorpe Community Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Earlsheaton Infant School is 801st of 1,636 and Gawthorpe Community Academy is 780th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).