Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
63 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
53 students
| Measure | Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #271 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #3072 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 63 | 53 |
| Pupils on roll | 63 | 53 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Ripon | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.grewelthorpeschool.co.uk/ | www.west-tanfield.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 74.5).
- •Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 63 students compared with 53.
- •Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield 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 Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield ranks higher (93.7 vs 74.5 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 Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Ripon and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School: 63. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield: 53. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary School is 271st of 1,636 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).