Beckfoot Heaton Primary vs Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 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
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
382 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Heaton Primary Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 1,636 | #941 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4044 of 15,697 | #9611 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 752 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 752 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 2% |
| 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.beckfootheaton.org | www.hstb.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beckfoot Heaton Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 42.5).
- •Beckfoot Heaton Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 63%).
- •Beckfoot Heaton Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Beckfoot Heaton Primary is the larger school with 752 students compared with 382.
- •Beckfoot Heaton Primary is a academy school while Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided 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 Beckfoot Heaton Primary better than Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beckfoot Heaton Primary ranks higher (69.2 vs 42.5 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 Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Heaton Primary: 752. Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Heaton Primary and Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Heaton Primary is 378th of 1,636 and Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School is 941st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).