Brandesburton Primary School vs Riston Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandesburton Primary School
Driffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
136 students
Riston Church of England Primary Academy
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
79 students
| Measure | Brandesburton Primary School Driffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Riston Church of England Primary Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #353 of 1,636 | #230 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3736 of 15,697 | #2659 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 136 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 19% |
| 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 | Driffield | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brandesburton.e-riding.sch.uk | www.riston.ebor.academy |
The verdict
- •Riston Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 70.9).
- •Brandesburton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •Riston Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 8%).
- •Brandesburton Primary School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 79.
- •Brandesburton Primary School is a local authority school while Riston Church of England 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 Brandesburton Primary School better than Riston Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Riston Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (77.0 vs 70.9 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 Brandesburton Primary School and Riston Church of England Primary Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Driffield and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brandesburton Primary School: 136. Riston Church of England Primary Academy: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brandesburton Primary School and Riston Church of England Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brandesburton Primary School is 353rd of 1,636 and Riston Church of England Primary Academy is 230th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).