Bradford academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 177Barkerend Primary Leadership AcademyBradford · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 520 students
- 276Lift FevershamBradford · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 478 students
- 375Thornbury Primary Leadership AcademyBradford · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 495 students
- 471Copthorne Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 517 students
- 571Dixons Marchbank PrimaryBradford · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 669Beckfoot Heaton PrimaryBradford · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 752 students
- 769Dixons Kings AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary52.7 Attainment 8 · 818 students
- 868Hollingwood AcademyBradford · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 966St John's CofE Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 469 students
- 1065Feversham Girls' Secondary AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary54.8 Attainment 8 · 796 students
- 1163Marshfield PrimaryBradford · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 442 students
- 1262St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 1362Dixons Trinity AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary51.4 Attainment 8 · 671 students
- 1462Dixons City AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary49.5 Attainment 8 · 892 students
- 1562Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, BradfordBradford · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 598 students
- 1661Lady Royd Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 1760Rainbow Primary Leadership AcademyBradford · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
- 1857Lilycroft Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 367 students
- 1957Bowling Park Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
- 2055Woodlands Church of England Primary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 106 students
- 2155Bronte Girls' AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary48.9 Attainment 8 · 709 students
- 2255Greengates Primary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 2354Dixons McMillan AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary47.3 Attainment 8 · 665 students
- 2454Lower Fields Primary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 395 students
- 2554All Saints CofE Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 628 students
- 2652Thorpe PrimaryBradford · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 192 students
- 2751Grove House AcademyBradford · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 2851St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 226 students
- 2951St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 3050St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,800 students
- 3150St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 3250Wilsden Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 265 students
- 3349Dixons Music PrimaryBradford · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 3449Trinity Academy BradfordBradford · Academy Secondary43.9 Attainment 8 · 914 students
- 3548Byron Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 641 students
- 3648Co-op Academy ParklandBradford · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 186 students
- 3746Co-op Academy BeckfieldBradford · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 192 students
- 3843Miriam Lord Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 370 students
- 3943Immanuel CollegeBradford · Academy Secondary41.9 Attainment 8 · 1,732 students
- 4042Dixons Manningham AcademyBradford · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 368 students
- 4142Atlas Community Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 186 students
- 4241Cullingworth Village Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 4341Carlton BollingBradford · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 1,633 students
- 4441Farnham AcademyBradford · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 441 students
- 4539St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 4637Bradford Girls' Grammar SchoolBradford · Academy Secondary44.8 Attainment 8 · 667 students
- 4737St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
- 4837Appleton AcademyBradford · Academy All-through35.1 Attainment 8 · 1,207 students
- 4933Shibden Head Primary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 5033Horton Grange Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 682 students
- 5131Dixons Allerton AcademyBradford · Academy All-through41.7 Attainment 8 · 1,775 students
- 5230Belle Vue Girls' AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary43.2 Attainment 8 · 910 students
- 5330Margaret McMillan Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 553 students
- 5430St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 5529Clayton Village AcademyBradford · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 5629Beckfoot ThorntonBradford · Academy Secondary40.2 Attainment 8 · 1,243 students
- 5729Horton Park Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 5828Lapage Primary School and NurseryBradford · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 634 students
- 5928Westbourne Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 6028Valley AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary38.7 Attainment 8 · 356 students
- 6128Holybrook Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
- 6228St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 197 students
- 6328St Matthew's CofE Primary School and NurseryBradford · Academy Primary– · 338 students
- 6426Woodside AcademyBradford · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 362 students
- 6526Iqra Primary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 616 students
- 6625Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and NurseryBradford · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 6724St Oswald's Church of England Primary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 6823Parkside SchoolBradford · Academy Secondary36.7 Attainment 8 · 1,061 students
- 6923St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 388 students
- 7022St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 7121Westminster Church of England Primary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 7221Co-op Academy Penny OaksBradford · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 7320Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 7420Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary36.6 Attainment 8 · 1,325 students
- 7520Beckfoot Upper HeatonBradford · Academy Secondary37.3 Attainment 8 · 679 students
- 7619Cavendish Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 7719Laisterdyke Leadership AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary36.1 Attainment 8 · 889 students
- 7819Denholme Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 7919Hanson AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary35.1 Attainment 8 · 1,503 students
- 8018Green Lane Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 518 students
- 8118Southmere Primary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 322 students
- 8217The Academy At St. JamesBradford · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
- 8317Clayton St John CofE Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 364 students
- 8416Whetley AcademyBradford · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 8515St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 342 students
- 8615Thornton Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 8715Bradford AcademyBradford · Academy All-through33.1 Attainment 8 · 1,549 students
- 8814Bradford Forster AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary32.7 Attainment 8 · 892 students
- 8914Reevy Hill Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 9014Lidget Green AcademyBradford · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 508 students
- 9113Crossley Hall AcademyBradford · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 644 students
- 9213Ryecroft Primary AcademyBradford · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 9313Carlton MillsBradford · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 287 students
- 9412Tong Leadership AcademyBradford · Academy Secondary26.4 Attainment 8 · 799 students
- 9511Oasis Academy Lister ParkBradford · Academy Secondary31.6 Attainment 8 · 732 students
- 9611Co-op Academy PrincevilleBradford · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 392 students
- 979Co-op Academy GrangeBradford · Academy Secondary29.1 Attainment 8 · 1,379 students
- 987Meadow Bank Community SchoolBradford · Academy Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 286 students
- 996Shirley Manor Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 168 students
- 1005Carrwood Primary SchoolBradford · Academy Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 76.9 Top 25% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 520 |
| 2 | Lift Feversham Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.7 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 478 |
| 3 | Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 74.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 495 |
| 4 | Copthorne Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 70.9 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 517 |
| 5 | Dixons Marchbank Primary Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.5 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 6 | Beckfoot Heaton Primary Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 69.2 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 752 |
| 7 | Dixons Kings Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 69.0 Top 50% | 52.7 Attainment 8 | 818 |
| 8 | Hollingwood Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.2 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 9 | St John's CofE Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.9 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 469 |
| 10 | Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 54.8 Attainment 8 | 796 |
| 11 | Marshfield Primary Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.2 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 442 |
| 12 | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.1 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 13 | Dixons Trinity Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.0 Top 50% | 51.4 Attainment 8 | 671 |
| 14 | Dixons City Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 61.5 Top 50% | 49.5 Attainment 8 | 892 |
| 15 | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 61.5 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 598 |
| 16 | Lady Royd Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.8 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 17 | Rainbow Primary Leadership Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 329 |
| 18 | Lilycroft Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 367 |
| 19 | Bowling Park Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 615 |
| 20 | Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.3 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 106 |
| 21 | Bronte Girls' Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 48.9 Attainment 8 | 709 |
| 22 | Greengates Primary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.6 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 23 | Dixons McMillan Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 665 |
| 24 | Lower Fields Primary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.9 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 395 |
| 25 | All Saints CofE Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 53.5 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 628 |
| 26 | Thorpe Primary Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 52.4 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 192 |
| 27 | Grove House Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 28 | St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.6 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 226 |
| 29 | St Philip's CofE Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.5 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 30 | St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 49.9 Top 50% | 44.5 Attainment 8 | 1,800 |
| 31 | St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 32 | Wilsden Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.6 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 265 |
| 33 | Dixons Music Primary Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 34 | Trinity Academy Bradford Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.6 Top 50% | 43.9 Attainment 8 | 914 |
| 35 | Byron Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.7 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 641 |
| 36 | Co-op Academy Parkland Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.7 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 186 |
| 37 | Co-op Academy Beckfield Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.2 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 192 |
| 38 | Miriam Lord Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.0 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 370 |
| 39 | Immanuel College Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 42.5 Lower 50% | 41.9 Attainment 8 | 1,732 |
| 40 | Dixons Manningham Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.9 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 368 |
| 41 | Atlas Community Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 186 |
| 42 | Cullingworth Village Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.2 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 43 | Carlton Bolling Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.1 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 1,633 |
| 44 | Farnham Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 40.7 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 441 |
| 45 | St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.4 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 46 | Bradford Girls' Grammar School Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | 44.8 Attainment 8 | 667 |
| 47 | St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 117 |
| 48 | Appleton Academy Bradford · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 36.6 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 1,207 |
| 49 | Shibden Head Primary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 33.4 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 50 | Horton Grange Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 682 |
| 51 | Dixons Allerton Academy Bradford · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Academy | 30.8 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 1,775 |
| 52 | Belle Vue Girls' Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.3 Lower 50% | 43.2 Attainment 8 | 910 |
| 53 | Margaret McMillan Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 29.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 553 |
| 54 | St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 29.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 55 | Clayton Village Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.4 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 56 | Beckfoot Thornton Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.1 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 1,243 |
| 57 | Horton Park Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 28.7 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 58 | Lapage Primary School and Nursery Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.3 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 634 |
| 59 | Westbourne Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 60 | Valley Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 28.1 Lower 50% | 38.7 Attainment 8 | 356 |
| 61 | Holybrook Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.0 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 256 |
| 62 | St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 27.9 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 197 |
| 63 | St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.6 Lower 50% | – | 338 |
| 64 | Woodside Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.9 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 362 |
| 65 | Iqra Primary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.5 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 616 |
| 66 | Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.7 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 67 | St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.8 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 68 | Parkside School Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 23.2 Lower 50% | 36.7 Attainment 8 | 1,061 |
| 69 | St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.0 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 388 |
| 70 | St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 22.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 71 | Westminster Church of England Primary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.9 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 72 | Co-op Academy Penny Oaks Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.7 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 73 | Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.1 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 74 | Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.9 Lower 50% | 36.6 Attainment 8 | 1,325 |
| 75 | Beckfoot Upper Heaton Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.6 Lower 50% | 37.3 Attainment 8 | 679 |
| 76 | Cavendish Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 77 | Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 19.2 Lower 50% | 36.1 Attainment 8 | 889 |
| 78 | Denholme Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 79 | Hanson Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 18.5 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 1,503 |
| 80 | Green Lane Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 518 |
| 81 | Southmere Primary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 18.1 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 322 |
| 82 | The Academy At St. James Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 17.2 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 310 |
| 83 | Clayton St John CofE Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.7 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 84 | Whetley Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 85 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 342 |
| 86 | Thornton Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 87 | Bradford Academy Bradford · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Academy | 14.9 Lower 50% | 33.1 Attainment 8 | 1,549 |
| 88 | Bradford Forster Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 13.7 Lower 50% | 32.7 Attainment 8 | 892 |
| 89 | Reevy Hill Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 90 | Lidget Green Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.5 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 508 |
| 91 | Crossley Hall Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 12.8 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 644 |
| 92 | Ryecroft Primary Academy Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 12.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 93 | Carlton Mills Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 12.5 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 287 |
| 94 | Tong Leadership Academy Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 11.7 Lower 50% | 26.4 Attainment 8 | 799 |
| 95 | Oasis Academy Lister Park Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 11.1 Lower 50% | 31.6 Attainment 8 | 732 |
| 96 | Co-op Academy Princeville Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.9 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 392 |
| 97 | Co-op Academy Grange Bradford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 8.9 Lower 50% | 29.1 Attainment 8 | 1,379 |
| 98 | Meadow Bank Community School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 6.6 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 286 |
| 99 | Shirley Manor Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 5.9 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 168 |
| 100 | Carrwood Primary School Bradford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 4.6 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy in Bradford leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Bradford with a Success Index (England) of 76.9. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber academies & free schools league table, every school on the Bradford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best academies school in Bradford?
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among academies & free schools in Bradford with a Success Index (England) of 76.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 520).
How are academies & free schools in Bradford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.