Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs Overthorpe CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Overthorpe CofE Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1017 of 1,636 | #1367 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10282 of 15,697 | #13643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 544 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 47.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 63.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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.headfieldschool.org.uk/ | www.overthorpecofe.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 22.3).
- •Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 53%).
- •Overthorpe CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 188.
- •Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority school while Overthorpe CofE Academy is a academy 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 Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School better than Overthorpe CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School ranks higher (39.4 vs 22.3 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 Overthorpe CofE Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 544. Overthorpe CofE Academy: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Overthorpe CofE Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1017th of 1,636 and Overthorpe CofE Academy is 1367th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).