Cottingham High School vs The Parks Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.1 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
The Parks Primary Academy
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
355 students
| Measure | Cottingham High School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Parks Primary Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 366 | #658 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2016 of 4,090 | #6990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 826 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 826 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 62.8% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 112.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cottinghamhigh.net | www.theparkshull.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Parks Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 49.0).
- •Cottingham High School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 355.
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 The Parks Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Parks Primary Academy ranks higher (54.6 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 The Parks Primary Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cottingham and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottingham High School: 826. The Parks Primary Academy: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottingham High School and The Parks Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cottingham High School is 169th of 366 and The Parks Primary Academy is 658th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).