Barlby Bridge Community Primary School vs Barlby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
Barlby High School
Selby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
482 students
| Measure | Barlby Bridge Community Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Barlby High School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #618 of 1,636 | #170 of 366 |
| National rank | #6571 of 15,697 | #2034 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 144 | 482 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 482 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barlbybridgeschool.co.uk | bhs.hlt.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Barlby Bridge Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 48.6).
- •Barlby High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 144.
- •Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is a local authority school while Barlby High 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 Barlby Bridge Community Primary School better than Barlby High School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlby Bridge Community Primary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 48.6 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 Barlby Bridge Community Primary School and Barlby High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between York and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School: 144. Barlby High School: 482. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlby Bridge Community Primary School and Barlby High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is 618th of 1,636 and Barlby High School is 170th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).