Birkby Infant and Nursery School vs Poplars Farm Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
457 students
Poplars Farm Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
| Measure | Birkby Infant and Nursery School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Poplars Farm Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1102 of 1,636 | #1280 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11213 of 15,697 | #12852 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Huddersfield | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birkbyinf.com | www.poplarsfarm.bradford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birkby Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.1 vs 26.8).
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 Birkby Infant and Nursery School better than Poplars Farm Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birkby Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (35.1 vs 26.8 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 Birkby Infant and Nursery School and Poplars Farm Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkby Infant and Nursery School: 457. Poplars Farm Primary School: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkby Infant and Nursery School and Poplars Farm Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkby Infant and Nursery School is 1102nd of 1,636 and Poplars Farm Primary School is 1280th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).