Bootham School vs Park Grove Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 840 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
Park Grove Primary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
262 students
| Measure | Bootham School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Park Grove Primary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 366 | #646 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3094 of 4,090 | #6867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 587 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 262 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | parkgrove.ebor.academy |
The verdict
- •Park Grove Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 27.3).
- •Bootham School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 262.
- •Bootham School is a independent school while Park Grove Primary Academy 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 Bootham School better than Park Grove Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Grove Primary Academy ranks higher (55.2 vs 27.3 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 Bootham School and Park Grove Primary Academy?
About 840 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bootham School: 587. Park Grove Primary Academy: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bootham School and Park Grove Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bootham School is 280th of 366 and Park Grove Primary Academy is 646th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).