Knavesmire Primary School vs York Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 801 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
York Steiner School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
197 students
| Measure | Knavesmire Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | York Steiner School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #44 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #579 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 484 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 115.2% | 71.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | www.knavesmireprimary.co.uk/ | www.yorksteinerschool.org |
The verdict
- •Knavesmire Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 197.
- •Knavesmire Primary School is a academy school while York Steiner School is a independent 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 Knavesmire Primary School better than York Steiner School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Knavesmire Primary School and York Steiner School?
About 801 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. York Steiner School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knavesmire Primary School and York Steiner School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Knavesmire Primary School is 44th of 1,636 and York Steiner School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).