Melbourne Primary School vs Pocklington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourne Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
Pocklington School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
641 students
| Measure | Melbourne Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pocklington School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 1,636 | #306 of 366 |
| National rank | #2234 of 15,697 | #3480 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 185 | 641 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 641 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 123.3% | 73.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 1.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.melbourneprimary.org.uk | www.pocklingtonschool.com |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 20.7).
- •Pocklington School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 185.
- •Melbourne Primary School is a academy school while Pocklington 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 Melbourne Primary School better than Pocklington School?
On the Success Index (England), Melbourne Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 20.7 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 Melbourne Primary School and Pocklington School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melbourne Primary School: 185. Pocklington School: 641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melbourne Primary School and Pocklington School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Melbourne Primary School is 193rd of 1,636 and Pocklington School is 306th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).