Allerton Bywater Primary School vs Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allerton Bywater Primary School
Castleford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
386 students
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Allerton Bywater Primary School Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #663 of 1,636 | #838 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7094 of 15,697 | #8667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 386 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Castleford | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.allertonbywater.leeds.sch.uk | www.greatpreston-pri.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Allerton Bywater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 47.0).
- •Allerton Bywater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 59%).
- •Great Preston VC CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Allerton Bywater Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 228.
- •Allerton Bywater Primary School is a academy school while Great Preston VC CofE 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 Allerton Bywater Primary School better than Great Preston VC CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Allerton Bywater Primary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 47.0 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 Allerton Bywater Primary School and Great Preston VC CofE Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Castleford and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allerton Bywater Primary School: 386. Great Preston VC CofE Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allerton Bywater Primary School and Great Preston VC CofE Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Allerton Bywater Primary School is 663rd of 1,636 and Great Preston VC CofE Primary School is 838th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).