Drighlington Primary School vs Fieldhead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drighlington Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Batley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
183 students
| Measure | Drighlington Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Fieldhead Primary Academy Batley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #893 of 1,636 | #925 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9042 of 15,697 | #9475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 396 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 61.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 4% |
| 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 | Batley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.drighlingtonprimary.co.uk | www.fieldheadprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Drighlington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 43.1).
- •Fieldhead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 53%).
- •Drighlington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Drighlington Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 183.
- •Drighlington Primary School is a local authority school while Fieldhead Primary Academy is a academy 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 Drighlington Primary School better than Fieldhead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Drighlington Primary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 43.1 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 Drighlington Primary School and Fieldhead Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Batley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drighlington Primary School: 396. Fieldhead Primary Academy: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drighlington Primary School and Fieldhead Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Drighlington Primary School is 893rd of 1,636 and Fieldhead Primary Academy is 925th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).