Clifton Green Primary School vs Vale of York Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 762 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Green Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
372 students
Vale of York Academy
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
| Measure | Clifton Green Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Vale of York Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1286 of 1,636 | #128 of 366 |
| National rank | #12900 of 15,697 | #1600 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 372 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cliftongreenprimary.co.uk | voy.hlt.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Vale of York Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 26.5).
- •Vale of York Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 372.
- •Clifton Green Primary School is a local authority school while Vale of York Academy 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 Clifton Green Primary School better than Vale of York Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Vale of York Academy ranks higher (57.7 vs 26.5 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 Clifton Green Primary School and Vale of York Academy?
About 762 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifton Green Primary School: 372. Vale of York Academy: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifton Green Primary School and Vale of York Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Clifton Green Primary School is 1286th of 1,636 and Vale of York Academy is 128th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).