Bootham School vs Clifton Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 814 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bootham School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
587 students
Clifton Green Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
372 students
| Measure | Bootham School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Clifton Green Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 366 | #1286 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3094 of 4,090 | #12900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 587 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 372 |
| Free school meals | – | 31.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.8 | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.boothamschool.com | www.cliftongreenprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (27.3 vs 26.5).
- •Bootham School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 372.
- •Bootham School is a independent school while Clifton Green 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 Bootham School better than Clifton Green Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bootham School and Clifton Green Primary School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bootham School: 587. Clifton Green Primary School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bootham School and Clifton Green Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bootham School is 280th of 366 and Clifton Green Primary School is 1286th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).