Madni Academy vs Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 993 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madni Academy
Dewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
215 students
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
284 students
| Measure | Madni Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 366 | #754 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #982 of 4,090 | #7810 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 215 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 284 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 74.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.madnimuslimgirls.org.uk | thornhill-lees.com |
The verdict
- •Madni Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 50.8).
- •Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 215.
- •Madni Academy is a independent school while Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Madni Academy is girls and Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is co-educational.
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 Madni Academy better than Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Madni Academy ranks higher (70.9 vs 50.8 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 Madni Academy and Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madni Academy: 215. Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madni Academy and Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Madni Academy is 71st of 366 and Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is 754th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).