Burnley Road Academy vs Riverside Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnley Road Academy
Hebden Bridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
129 students
Riverside Junior School
Hebden Bridge · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
118 students
| Measure | Burnley Road Academy Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber | Riverside Junior School Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 1,636 | #595 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15402 of 15,697 | #6374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 129 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 61.7% | 47.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Hebden Bridge | Hebden Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burnleyroadacademy.org | www.riversidejunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 8.3).
- •Riverside Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 27%).
- •Riverside Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Burnley Road Academy is the larger school with 129 students compared with 118.
- •Burnley Road Academy is a academy school while Riverside Junior School is a local authority 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 Burnley Road Academy better than Riverside Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Junior School ranks higher (57.5 vs 8.3 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 Burnley Road Academy and Riverside Junior School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hebden Bridge and Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnley Road Academy: 129. Riverside Junior School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnley Road Academy and Riverside Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burnley Road Academy is 1602nd of 1,636 and Riverside Junior School is 595th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).