Barlby High School vs Bubwith Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 8.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlby High School
Selby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
482 students
Bubwith Community Primary School
Nr Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
112 students
| Measure | Barlby High School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Bubwith Community Primary School Nr Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 366 | #928 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2034 of 4,090 | #9513 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 482 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Selby | Nr Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | bhs.hlt.academy/ | www.bubwithprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 42.9).
- •Barlby High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 112.
- •Barlby High School is a academy school while Bubwith Community 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 Barlby High School better than Bubwith Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlby High School ranks higher (48.6 vs 42.9 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 High School and Bubwith Community Primary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Selby and Nr Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlby High School: 482. Bubwith Community Primary School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlby High School and Bubwith Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barlby High School is 170th of 366 and Bubwith Community Primary School is 928th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).