Bradford Girls' Grammar School vs Dixons McMillan Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
667 students
Dixons McMillan Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
665 students
| Measure | Bradford Girls' Grammar School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dixons McMillan Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 366 | #145 of 366 |
| National rank | #2597 of 4,090 | #1751 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 667 | 665 |
| Pupils on roll | 667 | 665 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.1% | 51.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.1% | 69.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bggs.com | www.dixonsma.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dixons McMillan Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 37.1).
- •Bradford Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 665.
- •Bradford Girls' Grammar School is girls and Dixons McMillan Academy is co-educational.
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 Girls' Grammar School better than Dixons McMillan Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons McMillan Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 37.1 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 Girls' Grammar School and Dixons McMillan Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradford Girls' Grammar School: 667. Dixons McMillan Academy: 665. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradford Girls' Grammar School and Dixons McMillan Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradford Girls' Grammar School is 227th of 366 and Dixons McMillan Academy is 145th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).