Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School vs Wigginton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
98 students
Wigginton Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
247 students
| Measure | Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wigginton Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1083 of 1,636 | #79 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10979 of 15,697 | #880 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 98 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 51.9% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 22% |
| 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 | fog.hlt.academy/ | www.wiggintonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wigginton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 36.3).
- •Wigginton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 55%).
- •Wigginton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 0%).
- •Wigginton Primary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 98.
- •Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School is a academy school while Wigginton 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 Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School better than Wigginton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wigginton Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 36.3 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 Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School and Wigginton Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School: 98. Wigginton Primary School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School and Wigginton Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School is 1083rd of 1,636 and Wigginton Primary School is 79th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).