Dixons Marchbank Primary vs Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 915 m 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
Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
495 students
| Measure | Dixons Marchbank Primary Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #364 of 1,636 | #270 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3819 of 15,697 | #3066 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 479 | 495 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 495 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 18% |
| 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.thornburyprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.6 vs 70.5).
- •Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 77%).
- •Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 12%).
- •Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy is the larger school with 495 students compared with 479.
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 Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy ranks higher (74.6 vs 70.5 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 Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Marchbank Primary: 479. Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy: 495. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Marchbank Primary and Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons Marchbank Primary is 364th of 1,636 and Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy is 270th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).