Bowling Park Primary School vs St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 831 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
St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
| Measure | Bowling Park Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #612 of 1,636 | #1261 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6506 of 15,697 | #12699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 615 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.bowlingpark.school/ | www.stmatthewsprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowling Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 27.6).
- •Bowling Park Primary School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 338.
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 St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Bowling Park Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 27.6 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 Bowling Park Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery?
About 831 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. St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowling Park Primary School and St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bowling Park Primary School is 612th of 1,636 and St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1261st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).