Crakehall Church of England Primary School vs Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crakehall Church of England Primary School
Bedale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
13 students
| Measure | Crakehall Church of England Primary School Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #3818 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 121 | 13 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 13 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 114.2% | 22.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Bedale | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.crakehallprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stwschoolsfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Crakehall Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 18.6).
- •Crakehall Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 33%).
- •Crakehall Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Crakehall Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 121 students compared with 13.
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 Crakehall Church of England Primary School better than Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crakehall Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 18.6 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 Crakehall Church of England Primary School and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bedale and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crakehall Church of England Primary School: 121. Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School: 13. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crakehall Church of England Primary School and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crakehall Church of England Primary School is 363rd of 1,636 and Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).