Gargrave Church of England Primary School vs Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gargrave Church of England Primary School
Skipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Thornton-in-Craven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
91 students
| Measure | Gargrave Church of England Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thornton in Craven Community Primary School Thornton-in-Craven, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #351 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #3730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | – | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 91 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 118.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Skipton | Thornton-in-Craven |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.gargrave.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gargrave Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Thornton in Craven Community 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 Gargrave Church of England Primary School better than Thornton in Craven Community Primary 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 Gargrave Church of England Primary School and Thornton in Craven Community Primary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Skipton and Thornton-in-Craven in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How do Gargrave Church of England Primary School and Thornton in Craven Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gargrave Church of England Primary School is unranked and Thornton in Craven Community Primary School is 351st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).