Overthorpe CofE Academy vs Paradise Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Paradise Primary School
Dewsbury · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
173 students
| Measure | Overthorpe CofE Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Paradise Primary School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1367 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #13643 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 188 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 47.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 63.9% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.overthorpecofe.co.uk/ | www.paradiseschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Overthorpe CofE Academy is the larger school with 188 students compared with 173.
- •Overthorpe CofE Academy is a academy school while Paradise Primary School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Overthorpe CofE Academy better than Paradise Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Overthorpe CofE Academy and Paradise Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overthorpe CofE Academy: 188. Paradise Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overthorpe CofE Academy and Paradise Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Overthorpe CofE Academy is 1367th of 1,636 and Paradise Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).