Bradford Girls' Grammar School vs Whetley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 873 m 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
Whetley Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
387 students
| Measure | Bradford Girls' Grammar School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whetley Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 366 | #1490 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2597 of 4,090 | #14582 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 667 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 667 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 54.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bggs.com | www.whetleyacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bradford Girls' Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 15.9).
- •Bradford Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 667 students compared with 387.
- •Bradford Girls' Grammar School is girls and Whetley 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 Whetley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bradford Girls' Grammar School ranks higher (37.1 vs 15.9 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 Girls' Grammar School and Whetley Academy?
About 873 m 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. Whetley Academy: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradford Girls' Grammar School and Whetley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradford Girls' Grammar School is 227th of 366 and Whetley Academy is 1490th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).