Bowling Park Primary School vs Dixons City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 620 m 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
Dixons City Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
| Measure | Bowling Park Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dixons City Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #612 of 1,636 | #102 of 366 |
| National rank | #6506 of 15,697 | #1400 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 615 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 892 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bowlingpark.school/ | www.dixonsca.com |
The verdict
- •Dixons City Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 56.8).
- •Dixons City Academy is the larger school with 892 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 Dixons City Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons City Academy ranks higher (61.5 vs 56.8 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 Park Primary School and Dixons City Academy?
About 620 m 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. Dixons City Academy: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowling Park Primary School and Dixons City Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bowling Park Primary School is 612th of 1,636 and Dixons City Academy is 102nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).