Knayton Church of England Academy vs The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knayton Church of England Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ilkley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
118 students
| Measure | Knayton Church of England Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 1,636 | #639 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2020 of 15,697 | #6771 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 118 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 56.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 11% |
| 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 | Thirsk | Ilkley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.knaytonacademy.org | sacredheartilkley.org |
The verdict
- •Knayton Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.9 vs 55.7).
- •Knayton Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 58%).
- •Knayton Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 11%).
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 Knayton Church of England Academy better than The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Knayton Church of England Academy ranks higher (80.9 vs 55.7 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 Knayton Church of England Academy and The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Ilkley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knayton Church of England Academy: 118. The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knayton Church of England Academy and The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Knayton Church of England Academy is 168th of 1,636 and The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 639th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).