Melbourne Primary School vs Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 7.0 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
Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Melbourne Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 1,636 | #463 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2234 of 15,697 | #5084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 185 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 123.3% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 7% |
| 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.melbourneprimary.org.uk | www.wheldrakewiththorganbyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Melbourne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 63.8).
- •Melbourne Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 68%).
- •Melbourne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Melbourne Primary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 161.
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 Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Melbourne Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 63.8 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 Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School?
About 7.0 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. Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melbourne Primary School and Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Melbourne Primary School is 193rd of 1,636 and Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School is 463rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).