Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Pocklington Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
38 students
Pocklington Junior School
York · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
249 students
| Measure | Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pocklington Junior School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1047 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #10618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 38 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 38 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bishopwiltonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.pocklingtonjuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pocklington Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 31.6).
- •Pocklington Junior School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 38.
- •Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Pocklington Junior 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 Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Pocklington Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Pocklington Junior School ranks higher (37.9 vs 31.6 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 Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Pocklington Junior School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 38. Pocklington Junior School: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Pocklington Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is unranked and Pocklington Junior School is 1047th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).