Helmsley Community Primary School vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.0 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
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
88 students
| Measure | Helmsley Community Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #256 of 1,636 | #679 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2878 of 15,697 | #7192 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 177 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.4% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.helmsley-alt.uk/ | stbenedictscp.npcat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Helmsley Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 53.6).
- •Helmsley Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 70%).
- •Helmsley Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Helmsley Community Primary School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 88.
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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), Helmsley Community Primary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 53.6 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 Helmsley Community Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 6.0 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. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Helmsley Community Primary School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Helmsley Community Primary School is 256th of 1,636 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 679th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).