Fountains Church of England Primary School vs Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountains Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
96 students
| Measure | Fountains Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #756 of 1,636 | #1118 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7841 of 15,697 | #11349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 71 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Ripon | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.grantleyfountains.co.uk/ | www.kirkbymalzeard.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fountains Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 34.4).
- •Fountains Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 71.
- •Fountains Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Kirkby Malzeard Church of England 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 Fountains Church of England Primary School better than Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fountains Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.6 vs 34.4 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 Fountains Church of England Primary School and Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Ripon and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fountains Church of England Primary School: 71. Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fountains Church of England Primary School and Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fountains Church of England Primary School is 756th of 1,636 and Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School is 1118th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).