Riccall Community Primary School vs Shade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riccall Community Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
Shade Primary School
Todmorden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
| Measure | Riccall Community Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Shade Primary School Todmorden, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #636 of 1,636 | #386 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6747 of 15,697 | #4124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 71.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 12% |
| 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 | Todmorden |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.riccallprimary.co.uk | www.shade.calderdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.8 vs 55.8).
- •Shade Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 63%).
- •Shade Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
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 Riccall Community Primary School better than Shade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shade Primary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 55.8 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 Riccall Community Primary School and Shade Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between York and Todmorden in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riccall Community Primary School: 178. Shade Primary School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riccall Community Primary School and Shade Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Riccall Community Primary School is 636th of 1,636 and Shade Primary School is 386th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).