Shibden Head Primary Academy vs Waltham Leas Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 119 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shibden Head Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
Waltham Leas Primary Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
401 students
| Measure | Shibden Head Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Waltham Leas Primary Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1133 of 1,636 | #648 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #11552 of 15,697 | #6882 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 401 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 401 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.shibdenheadprimaryacademy.co.uk | walthamleas.net/ |
The verdict
- •Waltham Leas Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 33.4).
- •Waltham Leas Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 51%).
- •Waltham Leas Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
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 Shibden Head Primary Academy better than Waltham Leas Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Waltham Leas Primary Academy ranks higher (55.2 vs 33.4 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 Shibden Head Primary Academy and Waltham Leas Primary Academy?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shibden Head Primary Academy: 401. Waltham Leas Primary Academy: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shibden Head Primary Academy and Waltham Leas Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shibden Head Primary Academy is 1133rd of 1,636 and Waltham Leas Primary Academy is 648th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).