Manor Croft Academy vs Rida Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 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
Rida Girls High School
West Yorkshire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
112 students
| Measure | Manor Croft Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rida Girls High School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #134 of 366 | #28 of 366 |
| National rank | #1653 of 4,090 | #529 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,032 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,032 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.8% | 54.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | 87.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | 5.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dewsbury | West Yorkshire |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.manorcroft.org.uk | www.rghs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rida Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 56.4).
- •Manor Croft Academy is the larger school with 1,032 students compared with 112.
- •Manor Croft Academy is a academy school while Rida Girls High School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Manor Croft Academy 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 Manor Croft Academy better than Rida Girls High School?
On the Success Index (England), Rida Girls High School ranks higher (82.3 vs 56.4 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 Manor Croft Academy and Rida Girls High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dewsbury and West Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manor Croft Academy: 1,032. Rida Girls High School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manor Croft Academy and Rida Girls High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Manor Croft Academy is 134th of 366 and Rida Girls High School is 28th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).