Rida Girls High School vs Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 979 m 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 Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
284 students
| Measure | Rida Girls High School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 366 | #754 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #529 of 4,090 | #7810 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 112 | 284 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 284 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 74.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Yorkshire | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rghs.org.uk | thornhill-lees.com |
The verdict
- •Rida Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 50.8).
- •Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 112.
- •Rida Girls High School is a independent school while Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Rida Girls High School is girls and Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 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 Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Rida Girls High School ranks higher (82.3 vs 50.8 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 Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School?
About 979 m 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 Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School: 284. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rida Girls High School and Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Rida Girls High School is 28th of 366 and Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School is 754th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).