Bacon Garth Primary School vs Howard Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 85 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacon Garth Primary School
Cottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Howard Park Community School
Cleckheaton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Bacon Garth Primary School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Howard Park Community School Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,636 | #1038 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9966 of 15,697 | #10538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cottingham | Cleckheaton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bacongarth.co.uk | www.howardpark.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bacon Garth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 38.2).
- •Bacon Garth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 59%).
- •Bacon Garth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
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 Bacon Garth Primary School better than Howard Park Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Bacon Garth Primary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 38.2 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 Bacon Garth Primary School and Howard Park Community School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Cottingham and Cleckheaton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacon Garth Primary School: 235. Howard Park Community School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacon Garth Primary School and Howard Park Community School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bacon Garth Primary School is 988th of 1,636 and Howard Park Community School is 1038th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).