Knowleswood Primary School vs Ryecroft Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 800 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knowleswood Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
363 students
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Knowleswood Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ryecroft Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1635 of 1,636 | #1539 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15665 of 15,697 | #14973 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 363 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 363 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 69.8% | 64.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.knowleswoodacademy.co.uk | www.ryecroftpa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ryecroft Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.6 vs 3.5).
- •Ryecroft Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 20%).
- •Knowleswood Primary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 199.
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 Knowleswood Primary School better than Ryecroft Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ryecroft Primary Academy ranks higher (12.6 vs 3.5 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 Knowleswood Primary School and Ryecroft Primary Academy?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knowleswood Primary School: 363. Ryecroft Primary Academy: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knowleswood Primary School and Ryecroft Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Knowleswood Primary School is 1635th of 1,636 and Ryecroft Primary Academy is 1539th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).