Bankfoot Primary School vs The Fountain School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 700 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankfoot Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
The Fountain School
Bradford · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
39 students
| Measure | Bankfoot Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Fountain School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #377 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #4004 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 10–16 |
| Students | 247 | 39 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 39 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 33.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bankfootprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Bankfoot Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 39.
- •Bankfoot Primary School is a local authority school while The Fountain School is a independent 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 Bankfoot Primary School better than The Fountain School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bankfoot Primary School and The Fountain School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bankfoot Primary School: 247. The Fountain School: 39. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bankfoot Primary School and The Fountain School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bankfoot Primary School is 377th of 1,636 and The Fountain School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).