Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 833 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #323 of 1,636 | #383 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3478 of 15,697 | #4106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 457 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birkenshawprimary.org.uk | www.eastbierleyprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 68.9).
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 71%).
- •East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 204.
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 Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 68.9 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 Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 457. East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 323rd of 1,636 and East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 383rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).