Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School vs Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Knaresborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
289 students
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
Knaresborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
| Measure | Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scotton Lingerfield Primary School Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #528 of 1,636 | #552 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5765 of 15,697 | #5967 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 289 | 95 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 95 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 1.1% |
| Capacity filled | 74.1% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Knaresborough | Knaresborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ksjprimaryschool.org | www.slsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 59.4).
- •Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 53%).
- •Scotton Lingerfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 8%).
- •Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 95.
- •Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Scotton Lingerfield 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 Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School better than Scotton Lingerfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 59.4 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 Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School and Scotton Lingerfield Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Knaresborough and Knaresborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School: 289. Scotton Lingerfield Primary School: 95. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School and Scotton Lingerfield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is 528th of 1,636 and Scotton Lingerfield Primary School is 552nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).