Beckfoot Upper Heaton vs Sandy Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
679 students
Sandy Lane Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
326 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Upper Heaton Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sandy Lane Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #314 of 366 | #348 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3573 of 4,090 | #3693 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 679 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 679 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 49.3% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfootupperheaton.org/ | www.sandylaneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sandy Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 19.6).
- •Beckfoot Upper Heaton is the larger school with 679 students compared with 326.
- •Beckfoot Upper Heaton is a academy school while Sandy Lane 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 Upper Heaton better than Sandy Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandy Lane Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 19.6 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 Beckfoot Upper Heaton and Sandy Lane Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton: 679. Sandy Lane Primary School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Upper Heaton and Sandy Lane Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton is 314th of 366 and Sandy Lane Primary School is 348th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).