Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School vs St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 49 km 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
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Normanton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 1,636 | #1157 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5969 of 15,697 | #11767 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 35.7% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 52.6% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Skipton | Normanton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.sjb.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 32.4).
- •Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 48%).
- •Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
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 St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 32.4 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 St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Skipton and Normanton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School: 221. St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School and St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is 553rd of 1,636 and St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is 1157th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).