BBG Academy vs Gomersal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BBG Academy
Birkenshaw · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,049 students
Gomersal Primary School
Cleckheaton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
| Measure | BBG Academy Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and the Humber | Gomersal Primary School Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 366 | #733 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1134 of 4,090 | #7638 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,049 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,049 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birkenshaw | Cleckheaton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bbgacademy.com | www.gomersalprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •BBG Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 51.6).
- •BBG Academy is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 396.
- •BBG Academy is a academy school while Gomersal 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 BBG Academy better than Gomersal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), BBG Academy ranks higher (67.5 vs 51.6 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 BBG Academy and Gomersal Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Birkenshaw and Cleckheaton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
BBG Academy: 1,049. Gomersal Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do BBG Academy and Gomersal Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
BBG Academy is 80th of 366 and Gomersal Primary School is 733rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).