Harden Primary School vs Parkside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harden Primary School
Bingley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Parkside School
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,061 students
| Measure | Harden Primary School Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Parkside School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 1,636 | #294 of 366 |
| National rank | #526 of 15,697 | #3309 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 1,061 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,061 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 43.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.1 |
| town | Bingley | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hardenprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.parksideschool.net |
The verdict
- •Harden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.7 vs 23.2).
- •Parkside School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 212.
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 Harden Primary School better than Parkside School?
On the Success Index (England), Harden Primary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 23.2 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 Harden Primary School and Parkside School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bingley and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harden Primary School: 212. Parkside School: 1,061. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harden Primary School and Parkside School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Harden Primary School is 42nd of 1,636 and Parkside School is 294th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).