Manor Croft Academy vs Orchard Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor Croft Academy
Dewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,032 students
Orchard Primary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
363 students
| Measure | Manor Croft Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Orchard Primary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #134 of 366 | #1552 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1653 of 4,090 | #15054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,032 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,032 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 69.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 103.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.manorcroft.org.uk | www.orchardprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Manor Croft Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 11.9).
- •Manor Croft Academy is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 363.
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 Manor Croft Academy better than Orchard Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Manor Croft Academy ranks higher (56.4 vs 11.9 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 Manor Croft Academy and Orchard Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manor Croft Academy: 1,032. Orchard Primary Academy: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manor Croft Academy and Orchard Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Manor Croft Academy is 134th of 366 and Orchard Primary Academy is 1552nd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).