Ackworth School vs Duchy College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ackworth School
West Yorkshire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
429 students
Duchy College
Harrogate · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
436 students
| Measure | Ackworth School West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber | Duchy College Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 366 | #323 of 366 |
| National rank | #3901 of 4,090 | #3690 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 429 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 436 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.8% | 54.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.9 | 28.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.65 | 1.99 |
| A level points per entry | 28.2 | 36.3 |
| town | West Yorkshire | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ackworthschool.com | www.hlc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Duchy College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.7 vs 12.0).
- •Duchy College is the larger school with 436 students compared with 429.
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 Ackworth School better than Duchy College?
On the Success Index (England), Duchy College ranks higher (17.7 vs 12.0 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 Ackworth School and Duchy College?
About 41 km in a straight line, between West Yorkshire and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ackworth School: 429. Duchy College: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ackworth School and Duchy College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ackworth School is 348th of 366 and Duchy College is 323rd of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).