Cottingham High School vs Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottingham High School
Cottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
826 students
Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
| Measure | Cottingham High School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #169 of 366 | #144 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2016 of 4,090 | #1774 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 826 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 826 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Cottingham | Cottingham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cottinghamhigh.net | www.skidbyprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 49.0).
- •Cottingham High School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 86.
- •Cottingham High School is a academy school while Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Cottingham High School better than Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 49.0 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 Cottingham High School and Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cottingham and Cottingham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottingham High School: 826. Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottingham High School and Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cottingham High School is 169th of 366 and Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 144th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).