Purlwell Infant and Nursery School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 804 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
230 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #727 of 1,636 | #932 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7606 of 15,697 | #9540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| 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 | Batley | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.purlwell.org/ | www.stjosephsdewsbury.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Purlwell Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 42.9).
- •Purlwell Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 212.
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 Purlwell Infant and Nursery School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Purlwell Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (51.8 vs 42.9 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 Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Batley and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School: 230. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School is 727th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is 932nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).