Dixons City Academy vs Newby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 235 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons City Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
Newby Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Dixons City Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Newby Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 366 | #809 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1400 of 4,090 | #8429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 892 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | www.dixonsca.com | www.newbyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dixons City Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 48.0).
- •Dixons City Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 442.
- •Dixons City Academy is a academy school while Newby 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 Dixons City Academy better than Newby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons City Academy ranks higher (61.5 vs 48.0 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 Dixons City Academy and Newby Primary School?
About 235 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons City Academy: 892. Newby Primary School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons City Academy and Newby Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons City Academy is 102nd of 366 and Newby Primary School is 809th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).