Pickhill Church of England Primary School vs South Otterington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pickhill Church of England Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
South Otterington Church of England Primary School
Northallerton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
| Measure | Pickhill Church of England Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Otterington Church of England Primary School Northallerton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #361 of 1,636 | #947 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3805 of 15,697 | #9639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 60 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 60 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Thirsk | Northallerton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.pickhill.school | www.sotterington.dalesmat.org |
The verdict
- •Pickhill Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 42.4).
- •South Otterington Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 109 students compared with 60.
- •Pickhill Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while South Otterington Church of England Primary School 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 Pickhill Church of England Primary School better than South Otterington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pickhill Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 42.4 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 Pickhill Church of England Primary School and South Otterington Church of England Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Northallerton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pickhill Church of England Primary School: 60. South Otterington Church of England Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pickhill Church of England Primary School and South Otterington Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pickhill Church of England Primary School is 361st of 1,636 and South Otterington Church of England Primary School is 947th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).