Bradford Forster Academy vs Carrwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradford Forster Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
Carrwood Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
285 students
| Measure | Bradford Forster Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Carrwood Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #342 of 366 | #1629 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3849 of 4,090 | #15617 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 892 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 64.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bradfordforsteracademy.co.uk/ | www.carrwoodprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bradford Forster Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.7 vs 4.6).
- •Bradford Forster Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 285.
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 Forster Academy better than Carrwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bradford Forster Academy ranks higher (13.7 vs 4.6 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 Forster Academy and Carrwood Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradford Forster Academy: 892. Carrwood Primary School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradford Forster Academy and Carrwood Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradford Forster Academy is 342nd of 366 and Carrwood Primary School is 1629th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).