Paradise Primary School vs Pentland Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 494 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Primary School
Dewsbury · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
173 students
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
144 students
| Measure | Paradise Primary School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pentland Infant and Nursery School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #289 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #3207 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 173 | 144 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 144 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 112.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.paradiseschool.org.uk | www.pentlandinf.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Paradise Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 144.
- •Paradise Primary School is a independent school while Pentland Infant and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Paradise Primary School better than Pentland Infant and Nursery 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 Paradise Primary School and Pentland Infant and Nursery School?
About 494 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paradise Primary School: 173. Pentland Infant and Nursery School: 144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paradise Primary School and Pentland Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Paradise Primary School is unranked and Pentland Infant and Nursery School is 289th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).