Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School vs North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Hessle · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,812 students
North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
North Ferriby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
298 students
| Measure | Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School Hessle, Yorkshire and the Humber | North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School North Ferriby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #234 of 366 | #368 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2660 of 4,090 | #3870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,812 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,812 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | – |
| town | Hessle | North Ferriby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thehessleacademy.co.uk | northferriby.org/ |
The verdict
- •North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 35.8).
- •North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 53%).
- •North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 1%).
- •Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is the larger school with 1,812 students compared with 298.
- •Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a academy school while North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School better than North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 35.8 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 Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School and North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hessle and North Ferriby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School: 1,812. North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School and North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is 234th of 366 and North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 368th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).