Fulford School vs York Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 978 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
York Steiner School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
197 students
| Measure | Fulford School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | York Steiner School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #13 of 366 | – |
| National rank | #343 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 1,853 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,853 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 71.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.yorksteinerschool.org |
The verdict
- •Fulford School is the larger school with 1,853 students compared with 197.
- •Fulford School is a academy 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 Fulford 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 Fulford School and York Steiner School?
About 978 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. York Steiner School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulford School and York Steiner School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fulford School is 13th of 366 and York Steiner School is unranked among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).