Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Goole · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School
Goole · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
| Measure | Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 1,636 | #880 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3103 of 15,697 | #8951 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 107 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 8% |
| 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 | Goole | Goole |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cowickprimary.org.uk | www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 45.6).
- •Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 50%).
- •Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 8%).
- •Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 107.
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 Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 45.6 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 Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Goole and Goole in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 107. Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 277th of 1,636 and Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is 880th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).