Acomb Primary School vs St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acomb Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
312 students
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
| Measure | Acomb Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 1,636 | #782 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7957 of 15,697 | #8070 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 312 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.acombprimary.org.uk/ | www.stpaulsprimaryyork.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.1 vs 49.7).
- •Acomb Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 54%).
- •Acomb Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Acomb Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 168.
- •Acomb Primary School is a academy school while St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Acomb Primary School better than St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Acomb Primary School and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acomb Primary School: 312. St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acomb Primary School and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Acomb Primary School is 773rd of 1,636 and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 782nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).