Low Ash Primary School vs Shipley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Low Ash Primary School
Shipley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
478 students
Shipley CofE Primary School
Shipley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Low Ash Primary School Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shipley CofE Primary School Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #642 of 1,636 | #1281 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6800 of 15,697 | #12857 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 478 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 478 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 113.8% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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 | Shipley | Shipley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.lowash.bradford.sch.uk | www.shipleyceprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Low Ash Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.5 vs 26.8).
- •Low Ash Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 43%).
- •Shipley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Low Ash Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 213.
- •Low Ash Primary School is a local authority school while Shipley CofE Primary School 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 Low Ash Primary School better than Shipley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Low Ash Primary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 26.8 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 Low Ash Primary School and Shipley CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Shipley and Shipley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Low Ash Primary School: 478. Shipley CofE Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Low Ash Primary School and Shipley CofE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Low Ash Primary School is 642nd of 1,636 and Shipley CofE Primary School is 1281st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).