Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 8.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
112 students
| Measure | Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1428 of 1,636 | #526 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #14072 of 15,697 | #5723 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 221 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| 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.holmeprimary.co.uk | www.smmwyorks.org |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 19.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 40%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 112.
- •Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic 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 Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy ranks higher (60.7 vs 19.4 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 Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School: 221. St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School is 1428th of 1,636 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 526th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).