Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs Norton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
544 students
Norton Community Primary School
Malton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
545 students
| Measure | Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Norton Community Primary School Malton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1017 of 1,636 | #444 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10282 of 15,697 | #4846 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 544 | 545 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 545 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 86.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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 | Malton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.headfieldschool.org.uk/ | www.norton-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norton Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 39.4).
- •Norton Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 65%).
- •Norton Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Norton Community Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 544.
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 Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School better than Norton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Community Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 39.4 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 Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Norton Community Primary School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Malton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 544. Norton Community Primary School: 545. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Norton Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1017th of 1,636 and Norton Community Primary School is 444th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).