Gilberdyke Primary School vs Howden Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 8.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilberdyke Primary School
Brough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
Howden Junior School
Goole · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
229 students
| Measure | Gilberdyke Primary School Brough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Howden Junior School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #394 of 1,636 | #1229 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4206 of 15,697 | #12372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 208 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Brough | Goole |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | gilberdykeprimary.org.uk | www.howdenjuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Gilberdyke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 29.2).
- •Gilberdyke Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Gilberdyke Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Howden Junior School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 208.
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 Gilberdyke Primary School better than Howden Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Gilberdyke Primary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 29.2 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 Gilberdyke Primary School and Howden Junior School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Brough and Goole in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gilberdyke Primary School: 208. Howden Junior School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gilberdyke Primary School and Howden Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gilberdyke Primary School is 394th of 1,636 and Howden Junior School is 1229th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).