Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Stakesby Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
36 students
Stakesby Primary Academy
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
212 students
| Measure | Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Stakesby Primary Academy Whitby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #566 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #6126 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 36 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 36 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 34.3% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Whitby | Whitby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ruswarp-primaryschool.co.uk | www.stakesbyschool.net |
The verdict
- •Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 58.7).
- •Stakesby Primary Academy is the larger school with 212 students compared with 36.
- •Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Stakesby 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 Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Stakesby Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (85.7 vs 58.7 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 Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Stakesby Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 36. Stakesby Primary Academy: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Stakesby Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is unranked and Stakesby Primary Academy is 566th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).