Bacon Garth Primary School vs Croxby 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.
Bacon Garth Primary School
Cottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Croxby Primary School
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
367 students
| Measure | Bacon Garth Primary School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Croxby Primary School Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,636 | #202 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9966 of 15,697 | #2356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 114.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Cottingham | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bacongarth.co.uk | www.croxbyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Croxby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 40.8).
- •Croxby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 62%).
- •Croxby Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 4%).
- •Croxby Primary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 235.
- •Bacon Garth Primary School is a local authority school while Croxby 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 Bacon Garth Primary School better than Croxby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Croxby Primary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 40.8 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 Bacon Garth Primary School and Croxby Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cottingham and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacon Garth Primary School: 235. Croxby Primary School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacon Garth Primary School and Croxby Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bacon Garth Primary School is 988th of 1,636 and Croxby Primary School is 202nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).