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Dewsbury secondary schools serve a diverse town in West Yorkshire's Heavy Woollen District, with 8 schools offering varied options to families. Rida Girls High School and Madni Academy are among the top-performing options, alongside Manor Croft Academy, which leads among state secondary schools. 75% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, Dewsbury performs below the England average of 86%. Families across Earlsheaton, Thornhill, and Ravensthorpe have access to both independent and state school options, with schools achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 42 compared to England's 41. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Rida Boys High School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Boys | None | Information not available |
| N/A | The Branch Christian School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Christian | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Dewsbury | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5.6/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Manor Croft Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rida Girls High School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | None | Information not available |
| #2 | Madni Academy | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Girls | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Westborough High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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