Huntington Primary Academy vs Ralph Butterfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntington Primary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
347 students
Ralph Butterfield Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
| Measure | Huntington Primary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ralph Butterfield Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #942 of 1,636 | #45 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9612 of 15,697 | #588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 347 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 18% |
| 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 | huntingtonprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | ralphbutterfieldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ralph Butterfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 42.5).
- •Ralph Butterfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 60%).
- •Ralph Butterfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 3%).
- •Huntington Primary Academy is the larger school with 347 students compared with 311.
- •Huntington Primary Academy is a academy school while Ralph Butterfield 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 Huntington Primary Academy better than Ralph Butterfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ralph Butterfield Primary School ranks higher (92.0 vs 42.5 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 Huntington Primary Academy and Ralph Butterfield Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huntington Primary Academy: 347. Ralph Butterfield Primary School: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huntington Primary Academy and Ralph Butterfield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Huntington Primary Academy is 942nd of 1,636 and Ralph Butterfield Primary School is 45th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).