Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School vs Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 630 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School
Skipton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 1,636 | #474 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5969 of 15,697 | #5183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 221 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 35.7% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 52.6% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 16% |
| 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 | Skipton | Skipton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.waterstreetschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 59.4).
- •Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 61%).
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 14%).
- •Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 215.
- •Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Skipton, Water Street Community 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 Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School better than Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 59.4 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 Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School and Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School?
About 630 m in a straight line, between Skipton and Skipton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School: 221. Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School and Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is 553rd of 1,636 and Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is 474th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).