Helmsley Community Primary School vs Ryedale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helmsley Community Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
177 students
Ryedale School
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
698 students
| Measure | Helmsley Community Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ryedale School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #256 of 1,636 | #53 of 366 |
| National rank | #2878 of 15,697 | #801 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 177 | 698 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 698 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.helmsley-alt.uk/ | ryedale-rlt.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (75.6 vs 74.7).
- •Ryedale School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 177.
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 Helmsley Community Primary School better than Ryedale 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 Helmsley Community Primary School and Ryedale School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Helmsley Community Primary School: 177. Ryedale School: 698. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Helmsley Community Primary School and Ryedale School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Helmsley Community Primary School is 256th of 1,636 and Ryedale School is 53rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).