Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Melbourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
122 students
Melbourne Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Melbourne Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #591 of 1,636 | #193 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6347 of 15,697 | #2234 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 122 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 123.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | elvingtonprimary.org.uk | www.melbourneprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 57.6).
- •Melbourne Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 71%).
- •Melbourne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Melbourne Primary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 122.
- •Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Melbourne Primary School is a academy 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 Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Melbourne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Melbourne Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 57.6 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 Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Melbourne Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 122. Melbourne Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Melbourne Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 591st of 1,636 and Melbourne Primary School is 193rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).