Baildon Church of England Primary School vs Sandal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baildon Church of England Primary School
Shipley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
Sandal Primary School
Shipley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
463 students
| Measure | Baildon Church of England Primary School Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sandal Primary School Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 1,636 | #381 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #307 of 15,697 | #4096 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 428 | 463 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 463 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 110.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 39% | 16% |
| 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 | Shipley | Shipley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.baildonce.co.uk | www.sandalprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Baildon Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 69.0).
- •Baildon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 66%).
- •Baildon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (39% vs 16%).
- •Sandal Primary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 428.
- •Baildon Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sandal 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 Baildon Church of England Primary School better than Sandal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Baildon Church of England Primary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 69.0 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 Baildon Church of England Primary School and Sandal Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Shipley and Shipley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baildon Church of England Primary School: 428. Sandal Primary School: 463. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baildon Church of England Primary School and Sandal Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Baildon Church of England Primary School is 22nd of 1,636 and Sandal Primary School is 381st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).