Norton School vs Vale of York Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 27 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
Vale of York Academy
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
| Measure | Norton School Malton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Vale of York Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 366 | #128 of 366 |
| National rank | #2778 of 4,090 | #1600 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 651 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.1% | 51.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.9% | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | 13.7 | – |
| town | Malton | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.nortoncollege-rlt.co.uk | voy.hlt.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Vale of York Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 33.3).
- •Vale of York Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 651.
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 Vale of York Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Vale of York Academy ranks higher (57.7 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 Vale of York Academy?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Malton and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton School: 651. Vale of York Academy: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton School and Vale of York Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Norton School is 246th of 366 and Vale of York Academy is 128th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).