Knavesmire Primary School vs Millthorpe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 530 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knavesmire Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
484 students
Millthorpe School
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,022 students
| Measure | Knavesmire Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Millthorpe School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #44 of 1,636 | #30 of 366 |
| National rank | #579 of 15,697 | #542 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 484 | 1,022 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 1,022 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 115.2% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.knavesmireprimary.co.uk/ | www.millthorpeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Knavesmire Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.1 vs 82.0).
- •Millthorpe School is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 484.
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 Knavesmire Primary School better than Millthorpe School?
On the Success Index (England), Knavesmire Primary School ranks higher (92.1 vs 82.0 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 Knavesmire Primary School and Millthorpe School?
About 530 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knavesmire Primary School: 484. Millthorpe School: 1,022. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knavesmire Primary School and Millthorpe School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Knavesmire Primary School is 44th of 1,636 and Millthorpe School is 30th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).