St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy vs The Branch Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 612 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
17 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Branch Christian School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #932 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #9540 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 212 | 17 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 17 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 28.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.stjosephsdewsbury.co.uk/ | www.branchchristianschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is the larger school with 212 students compared with 17.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy and The Branch Christian School?
About 612 m in a straight line, between Dewsbury and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy: 212. The Branch Christian School: 17. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy and The Branch Christian School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy is 932nd of 1,636 and The Branch Christian School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).