Norton School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton School
Malton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
651 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Malton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Norton School Malton, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Malton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 366 | #544 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2778 of 4,090 | #5910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 651 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 13.7 | – |
| town | Malton | Malton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.nortoncollege-rlt.co.uk | smm.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 33.3).
- •Norton School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 225.
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 Norton School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy ranks higher (59.7 vs 33.3 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 Norton School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Malton and Malton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton School: 651. St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Norton School is 246th of 366 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is 544th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).