Scarcroft Primary School vs St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 670 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scarcroft Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
347 students
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
| Measure | Scarcroft Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 1,636 | #782 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2418 of 15,697 | #8070 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 347 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 13% |
| 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 | www.scarcroft.york.sch.uk | www.stpaulsprimaryyork.com/ |
The verdict
- •Scarcroft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 49.7).
- •Scarcroft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 54%).
- •Scarcroft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
- •Scarcroft Primary School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 168.
- •Scarcroft Primary School is a academy school while St Paul's 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 Scarcroft Primary School better than St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scarcroft Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 49.7 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 Scarcroft Primary School and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 670 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scarcroft Primary School: 347. St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scarcroft Primary School and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scarcroft Primary School is 209th of 1,636 and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 782nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).