Brackenhill Primary School vs Southmere Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 615 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
Southmere Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Brackenhill Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Southmere Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #533 of 1,636 | #1458 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5837 of 15,697 | #14275 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 444 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 60.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 2% |
| 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/ | www.smpa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brackenhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 18.1).
- •Brackenhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 52%).
- •Brackenhill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Brackenhill Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 322.
- •Brackenhill Primary School is a local authority school while Southmere Primary 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 Southmere Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brackenhill Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 18.1 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 Southmere Primary Academy?
About 615 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. Southmere Primary Academy: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenhill Primary School and Southmere Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brackenhill Primary School is 533rd of 1,636 and Southmere Primary Academy is 1458th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).