Eternal Light vs Southmere Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 841 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eternal Light
Bradford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–23
142 students
Southmere Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Eternal Light Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Southmere Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 366 | #1458 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1891 of 4,090 | #14275 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–23 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 142 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 322 |
| Free school meals | – | 60.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.7 | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.eternallightschool.co.uk | www.smpa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Eternal Light scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 18.1).
- •Southmere Primary Academy is the larger school with 322 students compared with 142.
- •Eternal Light is a independent school while Southmere Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Eternal Light is boys and Southmere Primary Academy is co-educational.
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 Eternal Light better than Southmere Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Eternal Light ranks higher (51.8 vs 18.1 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 Eternal Light and Southmere Primary Academy?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eternal Light: 142. Southmere Primary Academy: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eternal Light and Southmere Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Eternal Light is 155th of 366 and Southmere Primary Academy is 1458th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).