Barlby High School vs Riccall Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.8 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
Riccall Community Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
| Measure | Barlby High School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Riccall Community Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 366 | #636 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2034 of 4,090 | #6747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 482 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | bhs.hlt.academy/ | www.riccallprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Riccall Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 48.6).
- •Barlby High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 178.
- •Barlby High School is a academy school while Riccall 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 Riccall Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Riccall Community Primary School ranks higher (55.8 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 High School and Riccall Community Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Selby and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlby High School: 482. Riccall Community Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlby High School and Riccall Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barlby High School is 170th of 366 and Riccall Community Primary School is 636th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).