Ashville College vs Queen Ethelburga's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashville College
Harrogate · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
797 students
Queen Ethelburga's College
York · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
736 students
| Measure | Ashville College Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Queen Ethelburga's College York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 366 | #341 of 366 |
| National rank | #959 of 4,090 | #3833 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 797 | 736 |
| Pupils on roll | 797 | 736 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 24.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.8% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.13 | 1.87 |
| A level points per entry | 40.9 | 34.1 |
| town | Harrogate | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ashville.co.uk | www.qe.org |
The verdict
- •Ashville College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 14.2).
- •Ashville College is the larger school with 797 students compared with 736.
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 Ashville College better than Queen Ethelburga's College?
On the Success Index (England), Ashville College ranks higher (71.4 vs 14.2 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 Ashville College and Queen Ethelburga's College?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashville College: 797. Queen Ethelburga's College: 736. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashville College and Queen Ethelburga's College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ashville College is 68th of 366 and Queen Ethelburga's College is 341st of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).