Christ Church Church of England Academy vs Low Ash Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Church of England Academy
Shipley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
161 students
Low Ash Primary School
Shipley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
478 students
| Measure | Christ Church Church of England Academy Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Low Ash Primary School Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1452 of 1,636 | #642 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14224 of 15,697 | #6800 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 161 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 478 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 113.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Shipley | Shipley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.christchurchacademy.org.uk | www.lowash.bradford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Low Ash Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.5 vs 18.4).
- •Low Ash Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 46%).
- •Low Ash Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Low Ash Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 161.
- •Christ Church Church of England Academy is a academy school while Low Ash Primary 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 Christ Church Church of England Academy better than Low Ash Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Low Ash Primary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 18.4 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 Christ Church Church of England Academy and Low Ash Primary School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Shipley and Shipley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Church of England Academy: 161. Low Ash Primary School: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Church of England Academy and Low Ash Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Christ Church Church of England Academy is 1452nd of 1,636 and Low Ash Primary School is 642nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).