Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School vs Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School
Goole · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School
Goole · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
| Measure | Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School Goole, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #880 of 1,636 | #836 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8951 of 15,697 | #8657 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 126 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Goole | Goole |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com | www.whitleyandeggboroughcpschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 45.6).
- •Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 50%).
- •Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 126.
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 Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School better than Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 45.6 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 Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School and Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Goole and Goole in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School: 126. Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School and Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is 880th of 1,636 and Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School is 836th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).