Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Ryecroft Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.3 km 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
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ryecroft Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #323 of 1,636 | #1539 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3478 of 15,697 | #14973 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 64.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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.ryecroftpa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 12.6).
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 50%).
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 199.
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Ryecroft Primary 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 Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Ryecroft Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 12.6 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 Ryecroft Primary Academy?
About 2.3 km 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. Ryecroft Primary Academy: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Ryecroft Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 323rd of 1,636 and Ryecroft Primary Academy is 1539th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).