Scotton Lingerfield Primary School vs St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
Knaresborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Knaresborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Scotton Lingerfield Primary School Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #552 of 1,636 | #768 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5967 of 15,697 | #7930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 95 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 1.1% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 3% |
| 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 | Knaresborough | Knaresborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.slsprimary.co.uk/ | www.stmaryscps.org |
The verdict
- •Scotton Lingerfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 50.3).
- •St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 53%).
- •Scotton Lingerfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 3%).
- •St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is the larger school with 193 students compared with 95.
- •Scotton Lingerfield Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic 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 Scotton Lingerfield Primary School better than St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Scotton Lingerfield Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 50.3 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 Scotton Lingerfield Primary School and St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Knaresborough and Knaresborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School: 95. St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scotton Lingerfield Primary School and St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School is 552nd of 1,636 and St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is 768th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).