Brayton Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 390 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brayton Academy
Selby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
988 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Brayton Academy Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 366 | #883 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #554 of 4,090 | #8980 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 988 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 988 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Selby | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.braytonacademy.org.uk | www.sm.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brayton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 45.5).
- •Brayton Academy is the larger school with 988 students compared with 188.
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 Brayton Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brayton Academy ranks higher (81.5 vs 45.5 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 Brayton Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brayton Academy: 988. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brayton Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brayton Academy is 33rd of 366 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 883rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).