Aysgarth School vs Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aysgarth School
Bedale · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
229 students
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
13 students
| Measure | Aysgarth School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 13 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 13 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 22.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Bedale | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.stwschoolsfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Aysgarth School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 13.
- •Aysgarth School is a independent school while Thornton Watlass Church of England 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 Aysgarth School better than Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aysgarth School and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bedale and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aysgarth School: 229. Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School: 13. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aysgarth School and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Aysgarth School is unranked and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is unranked among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).