Belle Vue Girls' Academy vs Dixons Cottingley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km 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
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Bingley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
861 students
| Measure | Belle Vue Girls' Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dixons Cottingley Academy Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 366 | #158 of 366 |
| National rank | #2947 of 4,090 | #1920 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 910 | 861 |
| Pupils on roll | 910 | 861 |
| Free school meals | 41.4% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.7% | 62% |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | 26.0 | – |
| town | Bradford | Bingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | bvgacademy.co.uk/ | www.dixonsco.com |
The verdict
- •Dixons Cottingley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 30.3).
- •Belle Vue Girls' Academy is the larger school with 910 students compared with 861.
- •Belle Vue Girls' Academy is girls and Dixons Cottingley Academy 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 Dixons Cottingley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons Cottingley Academy ranks higher (51.1 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 Dixons Cottingley Academy?
About 1.2 km 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. Dixons Cottingley Academy: 861. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belle Vue Girls' Academy and Dixons Cottingley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Belle Vue Girls' Academy is 264th of 366 and Dixons Cottingley Academy is 158th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).