Riston Church of England Primary Academy vs Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riston Church of England Primary Academy
Hull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
79 students
Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hull · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
131 students
| Measure | Riston Church of England Primary Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #230 of 1,636 | #504 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2659 of 15,697 | #5508 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 79 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 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 | Hull | Hull |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.riston.ebor.academy | www.skirlaughprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Riston Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 61.7).
- •Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 69%).
- •Riston Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 79.
- •Riston Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Riston Church of England Primary Academy better than Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Riston Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (77.0 vs 61.7 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 Riston Church of England Primary Academy and Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hull and Hull in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riston Church of England Primary Academy: 79. Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riston Church of England Primary Academy and Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Riston Church of England Primary Academy is 230th of 1,636 and Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 504th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).