Appleton Wiske Community Primary School vs Great Smeaton Academy Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School
Northallerton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Great Smeaton Academy Primary School
Northallerton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
24 students
| Measure | Appleton Wiske Community Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Great Smeaton Academy Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #481 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #5263 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 75 | 24 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 24 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 34.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.appletonwiske.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.greatsmeatonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Appleton Wiske Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 60.8).
- •Appleton Wiske Community Primary School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 24.
- •Appleton Wiske Community Primary School is a local authority school while Great Smeaton Academy Primary School is a academy 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 Wiske Community Primary School better than Great Smeaton Academy Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Appleton Wiske Community Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 60.8 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 Wiske Community Primary School and Great Smeaton Academy Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Northallerton and Northallerton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School: 75. Great Smeaton Academy Primary School: 24. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Wiske Community Primary School and Great Smeaton Academy Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School is 481st of 1,636 and Great Smeaton Academy Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).