Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch vs Riverside School, Tadcaster
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch
Wetherby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
Riverside School, Tadcaster
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
361 students
| Measure | Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Riverside School, Tadcaster Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1372 of 1,636 | #495 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #13676 of 15,697 | #5428 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 98 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Wetherby | Tadcaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ladyhastings-thorparch.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.rs.starmat.uk |
The verdict
- •Riverside School, Tadcaster scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 22.0).
- •Riverside School, Tadcaster does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 33%).
- •Riverside School, Tadcaster does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Riverside School, Tadcaster is the larger school with 361 students compared with 98.
- •Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch is a local authority school while Riverside School, Tadcaster is a academy 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 Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch better than Riverside School, Tadcaster?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside School, Tadcaster ranks higher (62.0 vs 22.0 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 Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch and Riverside School, Tadcaster?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Wetherby and Tadcaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch: 98. Riverside School, Tadcaster: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch and Riverside School, Tadcaster rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch is 1372nd of 1,636 and Riverside School, Tadcaster is 495th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).