Barlby Community Primary School vs Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlby Community Primary School
Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
345 students
Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Barlby Community Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #974 of 1,636 | #1138 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9878 of 15,697 | #11587 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 345 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 64.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Selby | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barlbycommunityprimaryschool.co.uk | www.cliffe.setschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barlby Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 33.2).
- •Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 56%).
- •Barlby Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Barlby Community Primary School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 77.
- •Barlby Community Primary School is a local authority school while Cliffe Voluntary Controlled 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 Barlby Community Primary School better than Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlby Community Primary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 33.2 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 Community Primary School and Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlby Community Primary School: 345. Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlby Community Primary School and Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barlby Community Primary School is 974th of 1,636 and Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1138th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).