St Johns CE Primary School vs The Branch Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 836 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Johns CE Primary School
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
240 students
The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
17 students
| Measure | St Johns CE Primary School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Branch Christian School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #820 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #8528 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 240 | 17 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 17 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 28.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Dewsbury | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stjohnsdewsbury.co.uk/ | www.branchchristianschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Johns CE Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 17.
- •St Johns CE Primary School is a academy school while The Branch Christian School is a independent 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 Johns CE Primary School better than The Branch Christian School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Johns CE Primary School and The Branch Christian School?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Johns CE Primary School: 240. The Branch Christian School: 17. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Johns CE Primary School and The Branch Christian School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Johns CE Primary School is 820th of 1,636 and The Branch Christian School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).