Schools in Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
8 schools · 2,910 students · 4 local authority, 4 academy · median Pupils on roll 206.
Knaresborough, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 8 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,910 students. By level there are 7 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 4 local authority, 4 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Knaresborough's schools is 206, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Staveley Community Primary School (86.6, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Aspin Park Academy (65.4, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Meadowside Academy (63.0, top 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are King James's School (1,554 students), Aspin Park Academy (416 students), Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School (289 students).
Ranked schools in Knaresborough
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 187Staveley Community Primary SchoolKnaresborough · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 265Aspin Park AcademyKnaresborough · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
- 363Meadowside AcademyKnaresborough · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 460Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary SchoolKnaresborough · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 289 students
- 559Scotton Lingerfield Primary SchoolKnaresborough · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 95 students
- 658King James's SchoolKnaresborough · Local authority Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 1,554 students
- 750St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic AcademyKnaresborough · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 838Goldsborough Church of England Primary SchoolKnaresborough · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 71 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staveley Community Primary School Knaresborough · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 86.6 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 2 | Aspin Park Academy Knaresborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 65.4 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 416 |
| 3 | Meadowside Academy Knaresborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.0 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 4 | Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Knaresborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.4 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 289 |
| 5 | Scotton Lingerfield Primary School Knaresborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 59.4 Top 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95 |
| 6 | King James's School Knaresborough · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 57.7 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 1,554 |
| 7 | St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Knaresborough · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.3 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 8 | Goldsborough Church of England Primary School Knaresborough · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 37.5 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Knaresborough side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Knaresborough?
Staveley Community Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Knaresborough with a Success Index (England) of 86.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Knaresborough?
Knaresborough has 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,910 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Knaresborough?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Knaresborough is 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.