Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Windhill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
303 students
Windhill Primary School
Mexborough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
302 students
| Measure | Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Windhill Primary School Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1201 of 1,636 | #692 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12138 of 15,697 | #7281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 303 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Selby | Mexborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.selbyabbeyprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.windhillprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Windhill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 30.4).
- •Windhill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •Windhill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 302.
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 Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Windhill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Windhill Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 30.4 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 Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Windhill Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Selby and Mexborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 303. Windhill Primary School: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Windhill Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1201st of 1,636 and Windhill Primary School is 692nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).