Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Leeming RAF Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bedale · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
119 students
Leeming RAF Community Primary School
Northallerton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber | Leeming RAF Community Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #669 of 1,636 | #414 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7149 of 15,697 | #4439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 119 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 45.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 13% |
| 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 | Bedale | Northallerton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burnestonceprimaryschool.co.uk | www.leeming-raf.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leeming RAF Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 53.7).
- •Leeming RAF Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 56%).
- •Leeming RAF Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Leeming RAF Community Primary School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 119.
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 Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Leeming RAF Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leeming RAF Community Primary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 53.7 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 Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Leeming RAF Community Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Bedale and Northallerton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 119. Leeming RAF Community Primary School: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Leeming RAF Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 669th of 1,636 and Leeming RAF Community Primary School is 414th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).