Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School vs Silkstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
Silkstone Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Silkstone Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1077 of 1,636 | #290 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10936 of 15,697 | #3210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 200 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Selby | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.longmanshill.co.uk | silkstoneprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Silkstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 36.5).
- •Silkstone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 57%).
- •Silkstone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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, Longman's Hill Community Primary School better than Silkstone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Silkstone Primary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 36.5 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, Longman's Hill Community Primary School and Silkstone Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Selby and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School: 200. Silkstone Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School and Silkstone Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School is 1077th of 1,636 and Silkstone Primary School is 290th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).