Beckfoot Heaton Primary vs Dixons Cottingley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckfoot Heaton Primary
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
752 students
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Bingley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
861 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Heaton Primary Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dixons Cottingley Academy Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 1,636 | #158 of 366 |
| National rank | #4044 of 15,697 | #1920 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 752 | 861 |
| Pupils on roll | 752 | 861 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfootheaton.org | www.dixonsco.com |
The verdict
- •Beckfoot Heaton Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 51.1).
- •Dixons Cottingley Academy is the larger school with 861 students compared with 752.
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 Beckfoot Heaton Primary better than Dixons Cottingley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beckfoot Heaton Primary ranks higher (69.2 vs 51.1 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 Beckfoot Heaton Primary and Dixons Cottingley Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Heaton Primary: 752. Dixons Cottingley Academy: 861. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Heaton Primary and Dixons Cottingley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Heaton Primary is 378th of 1,636 and Dixons Cottingley Academy is 158th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).