Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 1,636 | #883 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1748 of 15,697 | #8980 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 188 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 12% |
| 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 | Selby | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hambleton.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.sm.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 45.5).
- •Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 48%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 45.5 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 Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 188. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 141st of 1,636 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 883rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).