Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy vs Co-op Academy Penny Oaks
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 783 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
Co-op Academy Penny Oaks
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Co-op Academy Penny Oaks Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 1,636 | #1395 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2670 of 15,697 | #13868 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 520 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 520 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barkerendprimary.com/ | www.pennyoaks.coopacademies.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.9 vs 20.7).
- •Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 55%).
- •Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy is the larger school with 520 students compared with 188.
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 Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?
On the Success Index (England), Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy ranks higher (76.9 vs 20.7 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 Co-op Academy Penny Oaks?
About 783 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. Co-op Academy Penny Oaks: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy and Co-op Academy Penny Oaks rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy is 233rd of 1,636 and Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is 1395th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).