Carlton Keighley vs Dixons Kings Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Keighley
Keighley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
809 students
Dixons Kings Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students
| Measure | Carlton Keighley Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dixons Kings Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 366 | #77 of 366 |
| National rank | #2942 of 4,090 | #1059 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 809 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 809 | 818 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 52.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.8% | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.9% | 71.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.08 | 4.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Keighley | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | carltonkeighley.org.uk/ | www.dixonska.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dixons Kings Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 30.4).
- •Dixons Kings Academy is the larger school with 818 students compared with 809.
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 Carlton Keighley better than Dixons Kings Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons Kings Academy ranks higher (69.0 vs 30.4 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 Carlton Keighley and Dixons Kings Academy?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Keighley and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Keighley: 809. Dixons Kings Academy: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Keighley and Dixons Kings Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Keighley is 263rd of 366 and Dixons Kings Academy is 77th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).