Escrick Church of England Primary School vs Riccall Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escrick Church of England Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Riccall Community Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
| Measure | Escrick Church of England Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Riccall Community Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 1,636 | #636 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #896 of 15,697 | #6747 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 180 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.9% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 9% |
| 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 | www.escrickprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.riccallprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Escrick Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 55.8).
- •Escrick Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 63%).
- •Escrick Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 9%).
- •Escrick Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 178.
- •Escrick Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Riccall 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 Escrick Church of England Primary School better than Riccall Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Escrick Church of England Primary School ranks higher (89.2 vs 55.8 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 Escrick Church of England Primary School and Riccall Community Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Escrick Church of England Primary School: 180. Riccall Community Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Escrick Church of England Primary School and Riccall Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Escrick Church of England Primary School is 83rd of 1,636 and Riccall Community Primary School is 636th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).