Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School vs Applegarth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
Northallerton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
83 students
Applegarth Primary School
Northallerton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
237 students
| Measure | Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Applegarth Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 1,636 | #1271 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5009 of 15,697 | #12785 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 83 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Northallerton | Northallerton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ainderbysteepleschool.org | www.applegarth.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 27.1).
- •Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 47%).
- •Applegarth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Applegarth Primary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 83.
- •Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Applegarth 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 Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School better than Applegarth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 27.1 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 Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School and Applegarth Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Northallerton and Northallerton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School: 83. Applegarth Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School and Applegarth Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School is 457th of 1,636 and Applegarth Primary School is 1271st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).