Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby vs Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
303 students
| Measure | Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1566 of 1,636 | #1201 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15132 of 15,697 | #12138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 184 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 52.7% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 77.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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.barwicparade.co.uk | www.selbyabbeyprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.4 vs 11.1).
- •Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 30%).
- •Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 184.
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 Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby better than Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (30.4 vs 11.1 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 Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby and Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby: 184. Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby and Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby is 1566th of 1,636 and Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1201st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).