Bradshaw Primary School vs Manston St James Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradshaw Primary School
Halifax · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
323 students
Manston St James Primary Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
323 students
| Measure | Bradshaw Primary School Halifax, Yorkshire and the Humber | Manston St James Primary Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #225 of 1,636 | #1109 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2627 of 15,697 | #11270 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 323 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 323 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 71.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halifax | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bradshawprimaryschool.org | www.manstonstjames.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bradshaw Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 34.8).
- •Bradshaw Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 51%).
- •Bradshaw Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
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 Bradshaw Primary School better than Manston St James Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bradshaw Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 34.8 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 Bradshaw Primary School and Manston St James Primary Academy?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradshaw Primary School: 323. Manston St James Primary Academy: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradshaw Primary School and Manston St James Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bradshaw Primary School is 225th of 1,636 and Manston St James Primary Academy is 1109th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).