Appleton Academy vs Scholes Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Academy
Bradford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,207 students
Scholes Village Primary School
Cleckheaton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Appleton Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scholes Village Primary School Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 366 | #1041 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2623 of 4,090 | #10571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,207 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,207 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Cleckheaton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.appletonacademy.co.uk | scholespri.kgfl.dbprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Scholes Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 36.6).
- •Appleton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 50%).
- •Appleton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Appleton Academy is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 217.
- •Appleton Academy is a academy school while Scholes Village Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appleton Academy better than Scholes Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scholes Village Primary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 36.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appleton Academy and Scholes Village Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Cleckheaton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Academy: 1,207. Scholes Village Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Academy and Scholes Village Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Appleton Academy is 232nd of 366 and Scholes Village Primary School is 1041st of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).