Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School vs Burley Oaks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 442 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Ilkley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Burley Oaks Primary School
Ilkley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
393 students
| Measure | Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Burley Oaks Primary School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #80 of 1,636 | #81 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #881 of 15,697 | #882 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 206 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 20% |
| 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 | Ilkley | Ilkley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burleywoodhead.com | www.burleyoaks.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (89.3 vs 89.3).
- •Burley Oaks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 79%).
- •Burley Oaks Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 18%).
- •Burley Oaks Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 206.
- •Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Burley Oaks Primary School 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 Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School better than Burley Oaks 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 Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School and Burley Oaks Primary School?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Ilkley and Ilkley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School: 206. Burley Oaks Primary School: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School and Burley Oaks Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is 80th of 1,636 and Burley Oaks Primary School is 81st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).