Bowling Park Primary School vs Bradford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowling Park Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
615 students
Bradford Academy
Bradford · Academy all-through · Ages 2–19
1,549 students
| Measure | Bowling Park Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Bradford Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #612 of 1,636 | #337 of 366 |
| National rank | #6506 of 15,697 | #3807 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 615 | 1,549 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 1,549 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bowlingpark.school/ | www.bradfordacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowling Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 14.9).
- •Bowling Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 48%).
- •Bowling Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Bradford Academy is the larger school with 1,549 students compared with 615.
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 Park Primary School better than Bradford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bowling Park Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 14.9 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 Bowling Park Primary School and Bradford Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowling Park Primary School: 615. Bradford Academy: 1,549. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowling Park Primary School and Bradford Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bowling Park Primary School is 612th of 1,636 and Bradford Academy is 337th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).