South Kilvington Church of England Academy vs Sowerby Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Kilvington Church of England Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
Sowerby Primary Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
279 students
| Measure | South Kilvington Church of England Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sowerby Primary Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 1,636 | #842 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1806 of 15,697 | #8677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 85 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 4% |
| 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 | Thirsk | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.southkilvingtonacademy.org | www.sowerbyacademy.org |
The verdict
- •South Kilvington Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 47.0).
- •South Kilvington Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 65%).
- •South Kilvington Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Sowerby Primary Academy is the larger school with 279 students compared with 85.
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 South Kilvington Church of England Academy better than Sowerby Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), South Kilvington Church of England Academy ranks higher (82.4 vs 47.0 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 South Kilvington Church of England Academy and Sowerby Primary Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Kilvington Church of England Academy: 85. Sowerby Primary Academy: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Kilvington Church of England Academy and Sowerby Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
South Kilvington Church of England Academy is 149th of 1,636 and Sowerby Primary Academy is 842nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).