Gawthorpe Community Academy vs Manor Croft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Ossett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
Manor Croft Academy
Dewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,032 students
| Measure | Gawthorpe Community Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | Manor Croft Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,636 | #134 of 366 |
| National rank | #8035 of 15,697 | #1653 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 231 | 1,032 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 1,032 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ossett | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | gawthorpe.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ | www.manorcroft.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Manor Croft Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 49.8).
- •Manor Croft Academy is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 231.
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 Gawthorpe Community Academy better than Manor Croft Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Manor Croft Academy ranks higher (56.4 vs 49.8 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 Gawthorpe Community Academy and Manor Croft Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ossett and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gawthorpe Community Academy: 231. Manor Croft Academy: 1,032. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gawthorpe Community Academy and Manor Croft Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gawthorpe Community Academy is 780th of 1,636 and Manor Croft Academy is 134th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).