Co-op Academy Penny Oaks vs Dixons Marchbank Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 838 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Penny Oaks
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Dixons Marchbank Primary
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Penny Oaks Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dixons Marchbank Primary Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1395 of 1,636 | #364 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13868 of 15,697 | #3819 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 188 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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 | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.pennyoaks.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.dixonsmb.com |
The verdict
- •Dixons Marchbank Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 20.7).
- •Dixons Marchbank Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 55%).
- •Dixons Marchbank Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Dixons Marchbank Primary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 188.
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 Co-op Academy Penny Oaks better than Dixons Marchbank Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons Marchbank Primary ranks higher (70.5 vs 20.7 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 Co-op Academy Penny Oaks and Dixons Marchbank Primary?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Penny Oaks: 188. Dixons Marchbank Primary: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Penny Oaks and Dixons Marchbank Primary rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Co-op Academy Penny Oaks is 1395th of 1,636 and Dixons Marchbank Primary is 364th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).