Best secondary schools in Dewsbury (2026)
Dewsbury has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Manor Croft Academy, in the top 32% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 42.2, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Dewsbury has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 32% in England |
Manor Croft Academy Dewsbury |
48.9 | 47.8 | 55% | Good | |
2 Bottom 44% in England |
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Dewsbury |
44.6 | 43.6 | 38% | Good | |
3 Bottom 33% in England |
Westborough High School Dewsbury |
42.8 | 42.6 | 36% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 4% in England |
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Dewsbury · Roman Catholic |
33.7 | 34.8 | 25% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Dewsbury?
On exam results over the last three years, Manor Croft Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Dewsbury, in the top 32% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.