Montagu Academy vs Thornhill Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montagu Academy
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
352 students
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
| Measure | Montagu Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornhill Junior and Infant School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 1,636 | #1434 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6117 of 15,697 | #14102 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 352 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.8% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Mexborough | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.montaguacademy.org.uk | www.thornhilljischool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Montagu Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 19.3).
- •Montagu Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 55%).
- •Montagu Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Thornhill Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 352.
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 Montagu Academy better than Thornhill Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Montagu Academy ranks higher (58.7 vs 19.3 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 Montagu Academy and Thornhill Junior and Infant School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Mexborough and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Montagu Academy: 352. Thornhill Junior and Infant School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montagu Academy and Thornhill Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Montagu Academy is 565th of 1,636 and Thornhill Junior and Infant School is 1434th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).