Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs Rida Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 713 m 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
Rida Girls High School
West Yorkshire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
112 students
| Measure | Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rida Girls High School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1017 of 1,636 | #28 of 366 |
| National rank | #10282 of 15,697 | #529 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 544 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dewsbury | West Yorkshire |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.headfieldschool.org.uk/ | www.rghs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rida Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 39.4).
- •Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 112.
- •Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority school while Rida Girls High School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is co-educational and Rida Girls High School is girls.
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 Rida Girls High School?
On the Success Index (England), Rida Girls High School ranks higher (82.3 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 Rida Girls High School?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and West Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 544. Rida Girls High School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and Rida Girls High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1017th of 1,636 and Rida Girls High School is 28th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).