Gawthorpe Community Academy vs Orchard Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 928 m 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
Orchard Primary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
363 students
| Measure | Gawthorpe Community Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | Orchard Primary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,636 | #1552 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8035 of 15,697 | #15054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 231 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 69.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 103.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Ossett | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | gawthorpe.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ | www.orchardprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Gawthorpe Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 11.9).
- •Gawthorpe Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 43%).
- •Gawthorpe Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Orchard Primary Academy is the larger school with 363 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 Orchard Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gawthorpe Community Academy ranks higher (49.8 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 Gawthorpe Community Academy and Orchard Primary Academy?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Ossett and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gawthorpe Community Academy: 231. Orchard Primary Academy: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gawthorpe Community Academy and Orchard Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gawthorpe Community Academy is 780th 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).