Dixons Manningham Academy vs Rooks Nest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Manningham Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
368 students
Rooks Nest Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
368 students
| Measure | Dixons Manningham Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rooks Nest Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #956 of 1,636 | #113 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9726 of 15,697 | #1317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 368 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 32.6% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dixonsmn.com/ | www.rooksnestacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rooks Nest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 41.9).
- •Rooks Nest Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 64%).
- •Rooks Nest Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
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 Manningham Academy better than Rooks Nest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rooks Nest Academy ranks higher (85.8 vs 41.9 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 Manningham Academy and Rooks Nest Academy?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Manningham Academy: 368. Rooks Nest Academy: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Manningham Academy and Rooks Nest Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons Manningham Academy is 956th of 1,636 and Rooks Nest Academy is 113th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).