Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School vs St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 128 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School
Skipton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy
Skipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
| Measure | Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #474 of 1,636 | #1001 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5183 of 15,697 | #10130 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 67.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 10% |
| 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/ | www.st-stephens.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 40.1).
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 50%).
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 148.
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary 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 Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School better than St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 40.1 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, Water Street Community Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy?
About 128 m in a straight line, between Skipton and Skipton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School: 215. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is 474th of 1,636 and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy is 1001st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).