Ampleforth College vs Queen Ethelburga's Prep School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ampleforth College
York · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
397 students
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 0–15
421 students
| Measure | Ampleforth College York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Queen Ethelburga's Prep School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #327 of 366 | #324 of 366 |
| National rank | #3757 of 4,090 | #3698 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 0–15 |
| Students | 397 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 421 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.4 | 38.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.09 | 2.47 |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | www.qe.org |
The verdict
- •Queen Ethelburga's Prep School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.6 vs 16.2).
- •Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 397.
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 Ampleforth College better than Queen Ethelburga's Prep School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Ethelburga's Prep School ranks higher (17.6 vs 16.2 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 Ampleforth College and Queen Ethelburga's Prep School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ampleforth College: 397. Queen Ethelburga's Prep School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ampleforth College and Queen Ethelburga's Prep School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ampleforth College is 327th of 366 and Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is 324th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).