Bradford Academy vs Bronte Girls' Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradford Academy
Bradford · Academy all-through · Ages 2–19
1,549 students
Bronte Girls' Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
709 students
| Measure | Bradford Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Bronte Girls' Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 366 | #140 of 366 |
| National rank | #3807 of 4,090 | #1704 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,549 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,549 | 709 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.1 | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.1% | 45.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.7% | 66.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.94 | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bradfordacademy.co.uk | bga.iexel.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bronte Girls' Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 14.9).
- •Bradford Academy is the larger school with 1,549 students compared with 709.
- •Bradford Academy is co-educational and Bronte Girls' Academy is girls.
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 Bradford Academy better than Bronte Girls' Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bronte Girls' Academy ranks higher (55.2 vs 14.9 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 Bradford Academy and Bronte Girls' Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradford Academy: 1,549. Bronte Girls' Academy: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradford Academy and Bronte Girls' Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradford Academy is 337th of 366 and Bronte Girls' Academy is 140th of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).