Belle Vue Girls' Academy vs Cottingley Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 961 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
910 students
Cottingley Village Primary School
Bingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | Belle Vue Girls' Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cottingley Village Primary School Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 366 | #738 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2947 of 4,090 | #7671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 910 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 910 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 41.4% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.0 | – |
| town | Bradford | Bingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | bvgacademy.co.uk/ | www.cottingleyvillageacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cottingley Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 30.3).
- •Belle Vue Girls' Academy is the larger school with 910 students compared with 448.
- •Belle Vue Girls' Academy is girls and Cottingley Village Primary School is co-educational.
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 Belle Vue Girls' Academy better than Cottingley Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cottingley Village Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 30.3 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 Belle Vue Girls' Academy and Cottingley Village Primary School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy: 910. Cottingley Village Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belle Vue Girls' Academy and Cottingley Village Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy is 264th of 366 and Cottingley Village Primary School is 738th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).