Rida Girls High School vs Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rida Girls High School
West Yorkshire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
112 students
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Dewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
902 students
| Measure | Rida Girls High School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 366 | #213 of 366 |
| National rank | #529 of 4,090 | #2450 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 112 | 902 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 902 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.8% | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.1% | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.11 | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Yorkshire | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rghs.org.uk | www.thornhillcommunityacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rida Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 40.3).
- •Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is the larger school with 902 students compared with 112.
- •Rida Girls High School is a independent school while Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Rida Girls High School is girls and Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is co-educational.
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 Rida Girls High School better than Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rida Girls High School ranks higher (82.3 vs 40.3 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 Rida Girls High School and Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between West Yorkshire and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rida Girls High School: 112. Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy: 902. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rida Girls High School and Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rida Girls High School is 28th of 366 and Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy is 213th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).