Earlsheaton Infant School vs Orchard Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 692 m 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
Orchard Primary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
363 students
| Measure | Earlsheaton Infant School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Orchard Primary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #801 of 1,636 | #1552 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8340 of 15,697 | #15054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 80 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 69.8% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 103.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.earlsheatoninfants.co.uk | www.orchardprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Earlsheaton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 11.9).
- •Orchard Primary Academy is the larger school with 363 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 Orchard Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Earlsheaton Infant School ranks higher (48.4 vs 11.9 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 Orchard Primary Academy?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earlsheaton Infant School: 80. Orchard Primary Academy: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earlsheaton Infant School and Orchard Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Earlsheaton Infant School is 801st of 1,636 and Orchard Primary Academy is 1552nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).