Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton vs Wold Newton Foundation School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
Wold Newton Foundation School
Driffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
98 students
| Measure | Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton Scarborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wold Newton Foundation School Driffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #705 of 1,636 | #781 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7409 of 15,697 | #8046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 103 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 8% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Driffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | hertfordvale.co.uk | www.woldnewton.eriding.net |
The verdict
- •Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 49.8).
- •Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 58%).
- •Wold Newton Foundation School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is the larger school with 103 students compared with 98.
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 Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton better than Wold Newton Foundation School?
On the Success Index (England), Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton ranks higher (52.7 vs 49.8 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 Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton and Wold Newton Foundation School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Driffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton: 103. Wold Newton Foundation School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton and Wold Newton Foundation School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton is 705th of 1,636 and Wold Newton Foundation School is 781st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).