Bardsey Primary Academy vs Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bardsey Primary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
208 students
Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
106 students
| Measure | Bardsey Primary Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #57 of 1,636 | #320 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #686 of 15,697 | #3445 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 208 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | 0% |
| 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bardseyprimary.org.uk | www.harewood.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bardsey Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.0 vs 72.4).
- •Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 79%).
- •Bardsey Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 0%).
- •Bardsey Primary Academy is the larger school with 208 students compared with 106.
- •Bardsey Primary Academy is a academy school while Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Bardsey Primary Academy better than Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bardsey Primary Academy ranks higher (91.0 vs 72.4 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 Bardsey Primary Academy and Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bardsey Primary Academy: 208. Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bardsey Primary Academy and Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bardsey Primary Academy is 57th of 1,636 and Harewood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 320th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).