Overthorpe CofE Academy vs Thornhill Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 756 m 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
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
| Measure | Overthorpe CofE Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornhill Junior and Infant School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1367 of 1,636 | #1434 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13643 of 15,697 | #14102 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 188 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 47.9% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.9% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.overthorpecofe.co.uk/ | www.thornhilljischool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Overthorpe CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.3 vs 19.3).
- •Thornhill Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •Overthorpe CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Thornhill Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 188.
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 Thornhill Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Overthorpe CofE Academy ranks higher (22.3 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 Overthorpe CofE Academy and Thornhill Junior and Infant School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overthorpe CofE Academy: 188. Thornhill Junior and Infant School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overthorpe CofE Academy and Thornhill Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Overthorpe CofE Academy is 1367th 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).