Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy vs Dunnington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,803 students
Dunnington Church of England Primary School
York · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
170 students
| Measure | Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dunnington Church of England Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #36 of 366 | #78 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #577 of 4,090 | #870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,803 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,803 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.14 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.9 | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.archbishopholgates.academy | dunningtonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunnington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 81.0).
- •Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 170.
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 Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy better than Dunnington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunnington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 81.0 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 Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy and Dunnington Church of England Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy: 1,803. Dunnington Church of England Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy and Dunnington Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is 36th of 366 and Dunnington Church of England Primary School is 78th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).