Fishergate Primary School vs St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 134 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fishergate Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
291 students
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
| Measure | Fishergate Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #889 of 1,636 | #832 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9018 of 15,697 | #8630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 291 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.fishergateschool.com | stgeorges.npcat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 45.2).
- •St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 57%).
- •Fishergate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Fishergate Primary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 204.
- •Fishergate Primary School is a local authority school while St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Fishergate Primary School better than St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (47.2 vs 45.2 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 Fishergate Primary School and St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 134 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fishergate Primary School: 291. St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fishergate Primary School and St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fishergate Primary School is 889th of 1,636 and St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 832nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).