Birchfield Primary School vs Bruntcliffe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfield Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
Bruntcliffe Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,361 students
| Measure | Birchfield Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Bruntcliffe Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 1,636 | #141 of 366 |
| National rank | #1757 of 15,697 | #1727 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 233 | 1,361 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 1,361 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birchfieldprimary.org.uk | www.bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birchfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 54.8).
- •Bruntcliffe Academy is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 233.
- •Birchfield Primary School is a local authority school while Bruntcliffe Academy is a academy 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 Birchfield Primary School better than Bruntcliffe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Birchfield Primary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 54.8 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 Birchfield Primary School and Bruntcliffe Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfield Primary School: 233. Bruntcliffe Academy: 1,361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfield Primary School and Bruntcliffe Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birchfield Primary School is 143rd of 1,636 and Bruntcliffe Academy is 141st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).