Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Tong Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 941 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
Tong Leadership Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
799 students
| Measure | Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Tong Leadership Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #323 of 1,636 | #349 of 366 |
| National rank | #3478 of 15,697 | #3911 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 457 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 799 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 49.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 26.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 17.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birkenshawprimary.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 11.7).
- •Tong Leadership Academy is the larger school with 799 students compared with 457.
- •Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Tong Leadership 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 Tong Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 11.7 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 Tong Leadership Academy?
About 941 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. Tong Leadership Academy: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Tong Leadership Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 323rd of 1,636 and Tong Leadership Academy is 349th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).