Poppleton Ousebank Primary School vs Skelton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
Skelton Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students
| Measure | Poppleton Ousebank Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skelton Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #387 of 1,636 | #506 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4136 of 15,697 | #5525 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 436 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| 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 | pop.hlt.academy/ | ske.hlt.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Poppleton Ousebank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 61.6).
- •Skelton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 67%).
- •Poppleton Ousebank Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Poppleton Ousebank Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 106.
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 Poppleton Ousebank Primary School better than Skelton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Poppleton Ousebank Primary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 61.6 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 Poppleton Ousebank Primary School and Skelton Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School: 436. Skelton Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poppleton Ousebank Primary School and Skelton Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School is 387th of 1,636 and Skelton Primary School is 506th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).