Dixons Marchbank Primary vs Fagley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Marchbank Primary
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Fagley Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
269 students
| Measure | Dixons Marchbank Primary Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Fagley Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 1,636 | #1604 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3819 of 15,697 | #15405 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 479 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| 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.dixonsmb.com | www.fagley.bradford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dixons Marchbank Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 8.3).
- •Dixons Marchbank Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 27%).
- •Dixons Marchbank Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Dixons Marchbank Primary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 269.
- •Dixons Marchbank Primary is a academy school while Fagley 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 Marchbank Primary better than Fagley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons Marchbank Primary ranks higher (70.5 vs 8.3 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 Marchbank Primary and Fagley Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Marchbank Primary: 479. Fagley Primary School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Marchbank Primary and Fagley Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons Marchbank Primary is 364th of 1,636 and Fagley Primary School is 1604th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).