Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School vs Menston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 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
Menston Primary School
Ilkley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
398 students
| Measure | Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Menston Primary School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #80 of 1,636 | #222 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #881 of 15,697 | #2585 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 206 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 15% |
| 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.menstonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.3 vs 77.4).
- •Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 70%).
- •Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 15%).
- •Menston Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 206.
- •Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Menston 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 Menston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 77.4 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 Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School and Menston Primary School?
About 2.0 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. Menston Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School and Menston Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School is 80th of 1,636 and Menston Primary School is 222nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).