Lydney Church of England Community School vs Yorkley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydney Church of England Community School
Lydney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
Yorkley Primary School
Lydney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Lydney Church of England Community School Lydney, South West | Yorkley Primary School Lydney, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #991 of 1,695 | #300 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9178 of 15,697 | #3000 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 199 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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 | Lydney | Lydney |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lydneycofe.co.uk | www.yorkleyschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Yorkley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 44.5).
- •Yorkley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 65%).
- •Yorkley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Lydney Church of England Community School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 177.
- •Lydney Church of England Community School is a academy school while Yorkley Primary School is a local authority 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 Lydney Church of England Community School better than Yorkley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Yorkley Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 44.5 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 Lydney Church of England Community School and Yorkley Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lydney and Lydney in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydney Church of England Community School: 199. Yorkley Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydney Church of England Community School and Yorkley Primary School rank in South West?
Lydney Church of England Community School is 991st of 1,695 and Yorkley Primary School is 300th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).