Saltaire Primary School vs Sandal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saltaire Primary School
Shipley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Sandal Primary School
Shipley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
463 students
| Measure | Saltaire Primary School Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sandal Primary School Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #447 of 1,636 | #381 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4870 of 15,697 | #4096 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 418 | 463 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 463 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 110.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 16% |
| 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.saltaireprimaryschool.co.uk | www.sandalprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 64.9).
- •Saltaire Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 66%).
- •Sandal Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
- •Sandal Primary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 418.
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 Saltaire Primary School better than Sandal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandal Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 64.9 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 Saltaire Primary School and Sandal Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Shipley and Shipley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saltaire Primary School: 418. Sandal Primary School: 463. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saltaire Primary School and Sandal Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Saltaire Primary School is 447th of 1,636 and Sandal Primary School is 381st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).