Appleton Roebuck Primary School vs Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Roebuck Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
111 students
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe
York · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
160 students
| Measure | Appleton Roebuck Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #241 of 1,636 | #173 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2759 of 15,697 | #2061 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 111 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 1.8% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 20% |
| 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 | appletonroebuck.net/ | ayjs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 76.3).
- •Appleton Roebuck Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 73%).
- •Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 8%).
- •Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe is the larger school with 160 students compared with 111.
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 Appleton Roebuck Primary School better than Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe ranks higher (80.6 vs 76.3 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 Appleton Roebuck Primary School and Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Roebuck Primary School: 111. Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Roebuck Primary School and Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Appleton Roebuck Primary School is 241st of 1,636 and Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe is 173rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).