Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Pickhill Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.4 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
Pickhill Church of England Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
| Measure | Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pickhill Church of England Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #669 of 1,636 | #361 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7149 of 15,697 | #3805 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 119 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 60 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burnestonceprimaryschool.co.uk | www.pickhill.school |
The verdict
- •Pickhill Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 53.7).
- •Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 60.
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 Pickhill Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pickhill Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.6 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 Pickhill Church of England Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bedale and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 119. Pickhill Church of England Primary School: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Pickhill Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 669th of 1,636 and Pickhill Church of England Primary School is 361st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).