Dixons Cottingley Academy vs Saltaire Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Bingley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
861 students
Saltaire Primary School
Shipley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Dixons Cottingley Academy Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Saltaire Primary School Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 366 | #447 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1920 of 4,090 | #4870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 861 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 861 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bingley | Shipley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dixonsco.com | www.saltaireprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Saltaire Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 51.1).
- •Dixons Cottingley Academy is the larger school with 861 students compared with 418.
- •Dixons Cottingley Academy is a academy school while Saltaire 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 Cottingley Academy better than Saltaire Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saltaire Primary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 51.1 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 Cottingley Academy and Saltaire Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bingley and Shipley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Cottingley Academy: 861. Saltaire Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Cottingley Academy and Saltaire Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons Cottingley Academy is 158th of 366 and Saltaire Primary School is 447th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).