Camblesforth Community Primary Academy vs Read School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camblesforth Community Primary Academy
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
113 students
Read School
Selby · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
245 students
| Measure | Camblesforth Community Primary Academy Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Read School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #698 of 1,636 | #52 of 366 |
| National rank | #7338 of 15,697 | #798 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 113 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Selby | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | camblesforth.ebor.academy/ | www.readschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Read School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.9 vs 53.0).
- •Read School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 113.
- •Camblesforth Community Primary Academy is a academy school while Read 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 Camblesforth Community Primary Academy better than Read School?
On the Success Index (England), Read School ranks higher (74.9 vs 53.0 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 Camblesforth Community Primary Academy and Read School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Camblesforth Community Primary Academy: 113. Read School: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Camblesforth Community Primary Academy and Read School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Camblesforth Community Primary Academy is 698th of 1,636 and Read School is 52nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).