Bradford Academy vs Knowleswood Primary School
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
Knowleswood Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
363 students
| Measure | Bradford Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Knowleswood Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 366 | #1635 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3807 of 4,090 | #15665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,549 | 363 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,549 | 363 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | 69.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 20% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bradfordacademy.co.uk | www.knowleswoodacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bradford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.9 vs 3.5).
- •Bradford Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 20%).
- •Bradford Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Bradford Academy is the larger school with 1,549 students compared with 363.
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 Knowleswood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bradford Academy ranks higher (14.9 vs 3.5 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 Knowleswood Primary School?
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. Knowleswood Primary School: 363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradford Academy and Knowleswood Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradford Academy is 337th of 366 and Knowleswood Primary School is 1635th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).