Ralph Butterfield Primary School vs Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ralph Butterfield Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
496 students
| Measure | Ralph Butterfield Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 1,636 | #851 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #588 of 15,697 | #8742 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 311 | 496 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 496 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 2% |
| 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 | ralphbutterfieldprimary.co.uk | www.rwprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ralph Butterfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 46.7).
- •Ralph Butterfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 63%).
- •Ralph Butterfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 2%).
- •Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy is the larger school with 496 students compared with 311.
- •Ralph Butterfield Primary School is a local authority school while Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy 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 Ralph Butterfield Primary School better than Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ralph Butterfield Primary School ranks higher (92.0 vs 46.7 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 Ralph Butterfield Primary School and Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ralph Butterfield Primary School: 311. Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy: 496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ralph Butterfield Primary School and Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ralph Butterfield Primary School is 45th of 1,636 and Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy is 851st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).