Appleton Academy vs Shirley Manor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 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
Shirley Manor Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
168 students
| Measure | Appleton Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shirley Manor Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 366 | #1625 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2623 of 4,090 | #15563 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,207 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,207 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 56.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| 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 | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.appletonacademy.co.uk | www.shirleymanor.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Appleton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 5.9).
- •Appleton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 33%).
- •Appleton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Appleton Academy is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 168.
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 Shirley Manor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Appleton Academy ranks higher (36.6 vs 5.9 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 Shirley Manor Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Academy: 1,207. Shirley Manor Primary School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Academy and Shirley Manor Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Appleton Academy is 232nd of 366 and Shirley Manor Primary School is 1625th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).