Gilberdyke Primary School vs Howden School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 8.1 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 School
Goole · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
699 students
| Measure | Gilberdyke Primary School Brough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Howden School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #394 of 1,636 | #118 of 366 |
| National rank | #4206 of 15,697 | #1517 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 208 | 699 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 699 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brough | Goole |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | gilberdykeprimary.org.uk | www.howdenschool.net |
The verdict
- •Gilberdyke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 59.5).
- •Howden School is the larger school with 699 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 School?
On the Success Index (England), Gilberdyke Primary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 59.5 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 School?
About 8.1 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 School: 699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gilberdyke Primary School and Howden School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Gilberdyke Primary School is 394th of 1,636 and Howden School is 118th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).