Bradford Academy vs King Ecgbert School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 52 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
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,575 students
| Measure | Bradford Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | King Ecgbert School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #337 of 366 | #41 of 366 |
| National rank | #3807 of 4,090 | #645 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,549 | 1,575 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,549 | 1,575 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 131.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.1 | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.1% | 64.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.7% | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | 2.94 | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.5 |
| town | Bradford | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bradfordacademy.co.uk | www.ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Ecgbert School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 14.9).
- •King Ecgbert School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 1,549.
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 King Ecgbert School?
On the Success Index (England), King Ecgbert School ranks higher (79.2 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 King Ecgbert School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradford Academy: 1,549. King Ecgbert School: 1,575. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradford Academy and King Ecgbert School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradford Academy is 337th of 366 and King Ecgbert School is 41st of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).