Fishergate Primary School vs York Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km 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
York Steiner School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
197 students
| Measure | Fishergate Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | York Steiner School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #889 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #9018 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 291 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 21% | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 71.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | www.yorksteinerschool.org |
The verdict
- •Fishergate Primary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 197.
- •Fishergate Primary School is a local authority school while York Steiner School is a independent 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 York Steiner School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fishergate Primary School and York Steiner School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fishergate Primary School: 291. York Steiner School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fishergate Primary School and York Steiner School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fishergate Primary School is 889th of 1,636 and York Steiner School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).