Sandy Lane Primary School vs Wilsden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandy Lane Primary School
Bradford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
326 students
Wilsden Primary School
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
| Measure | Sandy Lane Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wilsden Primary School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 1,636 | #784 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3693 of 15,697 | #8105 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 5% |
| 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.sandylaneprimary.co.uk | www.wilsdenprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sandy Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 49.6).
- •Sandy Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 63%).
- •Sandy Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 5%).
- •Sandy Lane Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 265.
- •Sandy Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Wilsden 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 Sandy Lane Primary School better than Wilsden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandy Lane Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 49.6 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 Sandy Lane Primary School and Wilsden Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sandy Lane Primary School: 326. Wilsden Primary School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sandy Lane Primary School and Wilsden Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Sandy Lane Primary School is 348th of 1,636 and Wilsden Primary School is 784th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).