2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dewsbury Area

Schools in the Dewsbury built-up area. Dewsbury secondary schools serve a diverse town in West Yorkshire's Heavy Woollen District, with 8 schools offering varied options to families. Manor Croft Academy and Madni Academy are among the top-performing options, alongside Rida Girls High School, which leads among state secondary schools. with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Families across Earlsheaton, Thornhill, and Ravensthorpe have access to both independent and state school options, with schools achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 46 compared to England's 39. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.