Russell Hall Primary School vs Shibden Head Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 418 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russell Hall Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
Shibden Head Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | Russell Hall Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shibden Head Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1299 of 1,636 | #1133 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13029 of 15,697 | #11552 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.russellhallprimary.co.uk | www.shibdenheadprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shibden Head Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.4 vs 25.8).
- •Russell Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 51%).
- •Shibden Head Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Shibden Head Primary Academy is the larger school with 401 students compared with 204.
- •Russell Hall Primary School is a local authority school while Shibden Head 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 Russell Hall Primary School better than Shibden Head Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shibden Head Primary Academy ranks higher (33.4 vs 25.8 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 Russell Hall Primary School and Shibden Head Primary Academy?
About 418 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Russell Hall Primary School: 204. Shibden Head Primary Academy: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Russell Hall Primary School and Shibden Head Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Russell Hall Primary School is 1299th of 1,636 and Shibden Head Primary Academy is 1133rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).