Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School vs Threshfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 12 km 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
Threshfield Primary School
Skipton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
115 students
| Measure | Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Threshfield Primary School Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #474 of 1,636 | #545 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5183 of 15,697 | #5913 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 215 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 0% |
| 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.threshfieldprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 59.7).
- •Threshfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 61%).
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 115.
- •Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is a local authority school while Threshfield Primary School 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 Threshfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 59.7 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 Threshfield Primary School?
About 12 km 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. Threshfield Primary School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School and Threshfield Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School is 474th of 1,636 and Threshfield Primary School is 545th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).