Newbald Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newbald Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
112 students
| Measure | Newbald Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 1,636 | #526 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #264 of 15,697 | #5723 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 102 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 20% |
| 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.newbaldprimary.org.uk | www.smmwyorks.org |
The verdict
- •Newbald Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 60.7).
- •Newbald Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 60%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 17%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is the larger school with 112 students compared with 102.
- •Newbald Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy 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 Newbald Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newbald Primary School ranks higher (95.7 vs 60.7 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 Newbald Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newbald Primary School: 102. St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newbald Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Newbald Primary School is 18th of 1,636 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 526th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).