Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School vs Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km 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
Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School
Ilkley · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
92 students
| Measure | Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #80 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #881 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 206 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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.ghyllroydschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 92.
- •Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School is a independent 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 Ghyll Royd School and Pre-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 Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School?
About 1.6 km 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. Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School and Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is 80th of 1,636 and Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).