Southmere Primary Academy vs St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 551 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southmere Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
| Measure | Southmere Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1458 of 1,636 | #1339 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14275 of 15,697 | #13418 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 322 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 322 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 60.9% | 55.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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.smpa.org.uk | www.stoswalds.bradford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.8 vs 18.1).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 52%).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 412 students compared with 322.
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 Southmere Primary Academy better than St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (23.8 vs 18.1 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 Southmere Primary Academy and St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southmere Primary Academy: 322. St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southmere Primary Academy and St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Southmere Primary Academy is 1458th of 1,636 and St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is 1339th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).