Barton Church of England Primary School vs Melsonby Methodist Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Church of England Primary School
Richmond · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
37 students
Melsonby Methodist Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
32 students
| Measure | Barton Church of England Primary School Richmond, Yorkshire and the Humber | Melsonby Methodist Primary School Richmond, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 37 | 32 |
| Pupils on roll | 37 | 32 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 42% | 45.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barton.dalesmat.org | www.melsonby.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Melsonby Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 35.7).
- •Barton Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 37 students compared with 32.
- •Barton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Melsonby Methodist 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 Barton Church of England Primary School better than Melsonby Methodist Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Melsonby Methodist Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 35.7 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 Barton Church of England Primary School and Melsonby Methodist Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barton Church of England Primary School: 37. Melsonby Methodist Primary School: 32. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barton Church of England Primary School and Melsonby Methodist Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barton Church of England Primary School is unranked and Melsonby Methodist Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).