Brackenhill Primary School vs Hollingwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 782 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackenhill Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Hollingwood Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Brackenhill Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hollingwood Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #533 of 1,636 | #395 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5837 of 15,697 | #4226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 444 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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.brackenhill.bradford.sch.uk/ | hollingwoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hollingwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 60.0).
- •Hollingwood Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 79%).
- •Hollingwood Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Hollingwood Academy is the larger school with 479 students compared with 444.
- •Brackenhill Primary School is a local authority school while Hollingwood 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 Brackenhill Primary School better than Hollingwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hollingwood Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 60.0 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 Brackenhill Primary School and Hollingwood Academy?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackenhill Primary School: 444. Hollingwood Academy: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenhill Primary School and Hollingwood Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brackenhill Primary School is 533rd of 1,636 and Hollingwood Academy is 395th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).