Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Riverside Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 66 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
Riverside Junior School
Hebden Bridge · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
118 students
| Measure | Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber | Riverside Junior School Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #669 of 1,636 | #595 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7149 of 15,697 | #6374 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 119 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 119 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 47.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 6% |
| 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 | Hebden Bridge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.burnestonceprimaryschool.co.uk | www.riversidejunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 53.7).
- •Riverside Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 56%).
- •Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 118.
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 Riverside Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Junior School ranks higher (57.5 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 Riverside Junior School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Bedale and Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 119. Riverside Junior School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Riverside Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 669th of 1,636 and Riverside Junior School is 595th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).