Barlby Bridge Community Primary School vs Riccall Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.5 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
Riccall Community Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
| Measure | Barlby Bridge Community Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Riccall Community Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #618 of 1,636 | #636 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6571 of 15,697 | #6747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 144 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barlbybridgeschool.co.uk | www.riccallprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.5 vs 55.8).
- •Barlby Bridge Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Riccall Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Riccall Community Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 144.
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 Riccall Community 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 Barlby Bridge Community Primary School and Riccall Community Primary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School: 144. Riccall Community Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlby Bridge Community Primary School and Riccall Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is 618th of 1,636 and Riccall Community Primary School is 636th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).