Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School vs Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School
Goole · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #693 of 1,636 | #1138 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7282 of 15,697 | #11587 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 63 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 64.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Goole | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barmbyonthemarshprimary.co.uk/ | www.cliffe.setschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 33.2).
- •Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 57%).
- •Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 63.
- •Barmby-on-the-Marsh 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 Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School better than Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School ranks higher (53.2 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 Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School and Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Goole and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School: 63. Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School and Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School is 693rd 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).