Bowling Green Academy vs Denaby Main Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowling Green Academy
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
164 students
Denaby Main Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | Bowling Green Academy Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Denaby Main Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 1,636 | #725 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3897 of 15,697 | #7595 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 164 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 64.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Halifax | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bowlinggreenacademy.org.uk | www.astreadenabymain.org |
The verdict
- •Bowling Green Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 51.8).
- •Bowling Green Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 75%).
- •Bowling Green Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
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 Bowling Green Academy better than Denaby Main Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bowling Green Academy ranks higher (70.1 vs 51.8 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 Bowling Green Academy and Denaby Main Primary Academy?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowling Green Academy: 164. Denaby Main Primary Academy: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowling Green Academy and Denaby Main Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bowling Green Academy is 370th of 1,636 and Denaby Main Primary Academy is 725th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).