Bracken Edge Primary School vs Hillcrest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 645 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bracken Edge Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
Hillcrest Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
| Measure | Bracken Edge Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hillcrest Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1207 of 1,636 | #989 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12199 of 15,697 | #9974 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 362 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brackenedge.org.uk | www.hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 30.0).
- •Hillcrest Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 54%).
- •Hillcrest Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Hillcrest Academy is the larger school with 465 students compared with 362.
- •Bracken Edge Primary School is a local authority school while Hillcrest 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 Bracken Edge Primary School better than Hillcrest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hillcrest Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 30.0 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 Bracken Edge Primary School and Hillcrest Academy?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bracken Edge Primary School: 362. Hillcrest Academy: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bracken Edge Primary School and Hillcrest Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bracken Edge Primary School is 1207th of 1,636 and Hillcrest Academy is 989th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).