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St John’s CE Primary School vs St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 803 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureSt John’s CE Primary School
Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber
Success Index (England)
48
Lower 50%
12
Lower 50%
Region rank#820 of 1,636#1562 of 1,636
National rank#8528 of 15,697#15106 of 15,697
SectorAcademyAcademy
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeAges 4–11Ages 3–11
Students240363
Pupils on roll240363
Free school meals21.7%29.6%
Capacity filled114.3%81.9%
KS2 expected standard (RWM)–32%
KS2 higher standard (RWM)–0%
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––
townDewsburyDewsbury
regionYorkshire and the HumberYorkshire and the Humber
Websitewww.stjohnsdewsbury.co.uk/www.stpaulinuscps.org.uk

The verdict

  • •St John’s CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 11.5).
  • •St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is the larger school with 363 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’s CE Primary School better than St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy?

On the Success Index (England), St John’s CE Primary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 11.5 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’s CE Primary School and St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy?

About 803 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Which has the better Pupils on roll?

St John’s CE Primary School: 240. St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

How do St John’s CE Primary School and St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?

St John’s CE Primary School is 820th of 1,636 and St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy is 1562nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).