Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Selby Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Selby/York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
130 students
Selby Community Primary School
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
303 students
| Measure | Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Selby/York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Selby Community Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #808 of 1,636 | #1101 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8403 of 15,697 | #11206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 130 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Selby/York | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cawoodprimary.co.uk | selbycp.setschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 35.2).
- •Selby Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Selby Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Selby Community Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 130.
- •Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Selby Community 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 Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Selby Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 35.2 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 Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Selby Community Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Selby/York and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 130. Selby Community Primary School: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Selby Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 808th of 1,636 and Selby Community Primary School is 1101st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).