Bishopthorpe Infant School vs Knavesmire Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishopthorpe Infant School
York · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
97 students
Knavesmire Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
484 students
| Measure | Bishopthorpe Infant School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Knavesmire Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #26 of 1,636 | #44 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #344 of 15,697 | #579 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 97 | 484 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 484 |
| Free school meals | 5.2% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 115.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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.bishopthorpeinfantschool.co.uk | www.knavesmireprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishopthorpe Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 92.1).
- •Knavesmire Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 97.
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 Bishopthorpe Infant School better than Knavesmire Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishopthorpe Infant School ranks higher (94.7 vs 92.1 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 Bishopthorpe Infant School and Knavesmire Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishopthorpe Infant School: 97. Knavesmire Primary School: 484. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishopthorpe Infant School and Knavesmire Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bishopthorpe Infant School is 26th of 1,636 and Knavesmire Primary School is 44th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).