Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy vs Carlton Bolling
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 506 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
520 students
Carlton Bolling
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,633 students
| Measure | Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Carlton Bolling Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 1,636 | #210 of 366 |
| National rank | #2670 of 15,697 | #2400 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 520 | 1,633 |
| Pupils on roll | 520 | 1,633 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barkerendprimary.com/ | www.carltonbolling.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.9 vs 41.1).
- •Carlton Bolling is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 520.
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 Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy better than Carlton Bolling?
On the Success Index (England), Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy ranks higher (76.9 vs 41.1 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 Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy and Carlton Bolling?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy: 520. Carlton Bolling: 1,633. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy and Carlton Bolling rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy is 233rd of 1,636 and Carlton Bolling is 210th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).