Best Schools in Dewsbury
57 schools in Dewsbury
Key Facts
- Dewsbury has a total of 57 schools, with 90.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Dewsbury have 53.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a slightly lower performance.
- Secondary schools in Dewsbury have a Progress 8 score of -0.06, an Attainment 8 score of 41.93, and 36.9% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, below national averages.
- In Dewsbury, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.91, 34.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and 40.1% with English as an additional language, highlighting diverse demographics.
Top Nurseries in Dewsbury
27 nurseries in Dewsbury
Top Primary Schools in Dewsbury
26 primary schools in Dewsbury
St John’s CE Primary School
Dewsbury, WF13 2LP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils240
P/T Ratio–
Eastborough Academy
Dewsbury, WF13 1NS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.4%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio–
Earlsheaton Infant School
Dewsbury, WF12 8JF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils80
P/T Ratio19.4
EC
Ethos College
Dewsbury, WF13 4QS
Academy · Primary · Ages 14–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils46
P/T Ratio5.4
Top Secondary Schools in Dewsbury
4 secondary schools in Dewsbury
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF12 0HE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.30
Attainment 845.5
Eng+Maths64%
Pupils902
Manor Croft Academy
Ofsted
Good
Dewsbury, WF12 7DW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.25
Attainment 847.8
Eng+Maths69%
Pupils1,032
Top Special Schools in Dewsbury
1 special schools in Dewsbury
Top Independent Schools in Dewsbury
5 independent schools in Dewsbury
MA
Madni Academy
Dewsbury, WF12 9AY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils215
P/T Ratio–
Paradise Primary School
Dewsbury, WF12 9BB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils173
P/T Ratio–
Rida Boys High School
Dewsbury, WF12 9NQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils58
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Dewsbury has 57 schools, including 26 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 27 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dewsbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 88% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.06 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 28% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,133 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.