Bootham School vs Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km 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
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
76 students
| Measure | Bootham School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 366 | #1595 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3094 of 4,090 | #15360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 587 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 76 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 38% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | stbarnabasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bootham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 8.8).
- •Bootham School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 76.
- •Bootham School is a independent school while Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bootham School ranks higher (27.3 vs 8.8 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 Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bootham School: 587. Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bootham School and Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bootham School is 280th of 366 and Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1595th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).