St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St Johns CE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 443 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
992 students
St Johns CE Primary School
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
240 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Johns CE Primary School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #340 of 366 | #820 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3827 of 4,090 | #8528 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 992 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 992 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | 21.9 | – |
| town | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stjohnfisher.org.uk | www.stjohnsdewsbury.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Johns CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 14.3).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 992 students compared with 240.
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 St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy better than St Johns CE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Johns CE Primary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 14.3 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 St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Johns CE Primary School?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy: 992. St Johns CE Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Johns CE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is 340th of 366 and St Johns CE Primary School is 820th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).