Gawthorpe Community Academy vs Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 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
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
223 students
| Measure | Gawthorpe Community Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #780 of 1,636 | #713 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8035 of 15,697 | #7500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 231 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 123.9% |
| 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 | Ossett | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | gawthorpe.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ | www.shawcrossinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 49.8).
- •Gawthorpe Community Academy is the larger school with 231 students compared with 223.
- •Gawthorpe Community Academy is a academy school while Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (52.3 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 Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.5 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. Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gawthorpe Community Academy and Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gawthorpe Community Academy is 780th of 1,636 and Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School is 713th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).