Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School vs Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
| Measure | Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #985 of 1,636 | #660 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9946 of 15,697 | #7022 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 239 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 116.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Tadcaster | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | kf.starmat.uk/ | www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 40.9).
- •Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 58%).
- •Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 239.
- •Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community 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 Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School better than Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School ranks higher (54.4 vs 40.9 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 Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Tadcaster and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School: 239. Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School is 985th of 1,636 and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is 660th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).