Cundall Manor School vs Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cundall Manor School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
295 students
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
96 students
| Measure | Cundall Manor School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #11 of 366 | #118 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #292 of 4,090 | #1379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 295 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 96 |
| Free school meals | – | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 59% | 50.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cundallmanorschool.com | www.dishforthairfieldprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Cundall Manor School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 85.3).
- •Cundall Manor School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 96.
- •Cundall Manor School is a independent school while Dishforth Airfield Community 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 Cundall Manor School better than Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cundall Manor School ranks higher (89.2 vs 85.3 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 Cundall Manor School and Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between York and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cundall Manor School: 295. Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cundall Manor School and Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cundall Manor School is 11th of 366 and Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School is 118th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).