Crystal Gardens Primary School vs Dixons City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 477 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Gardens Primary School
Bradford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
166 students
Dixons City Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
| Measure | Crystal Gardens Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dixons City Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #102 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #1400 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 166 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 892 |
| Free school meals | – | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | crystalgardens.org.uk | www.dixonsca.com |
The verdict
- •Dixons City Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 166.
- •Crystal Gardens Primary School is a independent school while Dixons City Academy is a academy 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 Crystal Gardens Primary School better than Dixons City Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Crystal Gardens Primary School and Dixons City Academy?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crystal Gardens Primary School: 166. Dixons City Academy: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crystal Gardens Primary School and Dixons City Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crystal Gardens Primary School is unranked and Dixons City Academy is 102nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).