Husthwaite Church of England Primary School vs Sessay Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Husthwaite Church of England Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
64 students
Sessay Church of England Primary School
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
79 students
| Measure | Husthwaite Church of England Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sessay Church of England Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #537 of 1,636 | #1343 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5857 of 15,697 | #13452 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 64 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.sessayprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Husthwaite Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 23.5).
- •Husthwaite Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 27%).
- •Sessay Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 64.
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 Husthwaite Church of England Primary School better than Sessay Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Husthwaite Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 23.5 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 Husthwaite Church of England Primary School and Sessay Church of England Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between York and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Husthwaite Church of England Primary School: 64. Sessay Church of England Primary School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Husthwaite Church of England Primary School and Sessay Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Husthwaite Church of England Primary School is 537th of 1,636 and Sessay Church of England Primary School is 1343rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).