St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Westborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 266 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury ยท Academy secondary ยท Ages 11โ18
992 students
Westborough High School
Dewsbury ยท Local authority secondary ยท Ages 11โ16
900 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | Westborough High School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #340 of 366 | #257 of 366 |
| National rank | #3827 of 4,090 | #2882 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11โ18 | Ages 11โ16 |
| Students | 992 | 900 |
| Pupils on roll | 992 | 900 |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | โ | โ |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | โ | โ |
| KS2 reading progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 writing progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 maths progress | โ | โ |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | โ | โ |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.3% | 36% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46% | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.02 | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | 21.9 | โ |
| town | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stjohnfisher.org.uk | www.w-h-s.org.uk |
The verdict
- โขWestborough High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 14.3).
- โขSt John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 992 students compared with 900.
- โขSt John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Westborough High 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 St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Westborough High School?
On the Success Index (England), Westborough High School ranks higher (31.6 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 Westborough High School?
About 266 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. Westborough High School: 900. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy and Westborough High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is 340th of 366 and Westborough High School is 257th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).