Bradford Christian School vs High Crags Primary Leadership 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 Christian School
Bradford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
144 students
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Shipley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
311 students
| Measure | Bradford Christian School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #265 of 366 | #1306 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2948 of 4,090 | #13083 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 144 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 311 |
| Free school meals | – | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 74% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Shipley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | bradfordchristianschool.com | www.highcragsprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Bradford Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.3 vs 25.5).
- •High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is the larger school with 311 students compared with 144.
- •Bradford Christian School is a independent school while High Crags Primary Leadership 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 Bradford Christian School better than High Crags Primary Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bradford Christian School ranks higher (30.3 vs 25.5 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 Christian School and High Crags Primary Leadership Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Shipley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradford Christian School: 144. High Crags Primary Leadership Academy: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradford Christian School and High Crags Primary Leadership Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradford Christian School is 265th of 366 and High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is 1306th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).