Fulford School vs St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 210 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulford School
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,853 students
St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
321 students
| Measure | Fulford School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #13 of 366 | #269 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #343 of 4,090 | #3064 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,853 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,853 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.8 | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.fulford.york.sch.uk | www.stoswalds.york.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fulford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.5 vs 74.6).
- •Fulford School is the larger school with 1,853 students compared with 321.
- •Fulford School is a academy school while St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Fulford School better than St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fulford School ranks higher (87.5 vs 74.6 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 Fulford School and St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fulford School: 1,853. St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulford School and St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fulford School is 13th of 366 and St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 269th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).