Craven Primary Academy vs St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 81 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craven Primary Academy
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Knaresborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Craven Primary Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #260 of 1,636 | #768 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2942 of 15,697 | #7930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 193 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.7% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 3% |
| 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 | Hull | Knaresborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cravenprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.stmaryscps.org |
The verdict
- •Craven Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 50.3).
- •Craven Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 68%).
- •Craven Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 3%).
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 Craven Primary Academy better than St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Craven Primary Academy ranks higher (75.2 vs 50.3 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 Craven Primary Academy and St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Hull and Knaresborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Craven Primary Academy: 193. St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Craven Primary Academy and St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Craven Primary Academy is 260th of 1,636 and St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is 768th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).