Appleton Roebuck Primary School vs Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.3 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
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Selby/York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
130 students
| Measure | Appleton Roebuck Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Selby/York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 1,636 | #808 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2759 of 15,697 | #8403 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 111 | 130 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 130 |
| Free school meals | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Selby/York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | appletonroebuck.net/ | www.cawoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Appleton Roebuck Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.3 vs 48.1).
- •Appleton Roebuck Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 57%).
- •Appleton Roebuck Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 111.
- •Appleton Roebuck Primary School is a academy school while Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 Appleton Roebuck Primary School better than Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Appleton Roebuck Primary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 48.1 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 Appleton Roebuck Primary School and Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between York and Selby/York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Roebuck Primary School: 111. Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Roebuck Primary School and Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Appleton Roebuck Primary School is 241st of 1,636 and Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 808th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).