Aspin Park Academy vs Meadowside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspin Park Academy
Knaresborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
416 students
Meadowside Academy
Knaresborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Aspin Park Academy Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Meadowside Academy Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #440 of 1,636 | #478 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4776 of 15,697 | #5237 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 416 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 6.3% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Knaresborough | Knaresborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.aspinparkacademy.org | www.meadowsideacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Aspin Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.4 vs 63.0).
- •Meadowside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 66%).
- •Meadowside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 10%).
- •Aspin Park Academy is the larger school with 416 students compared with 206.
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 Aspin Park Academy better than Meadowside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Aspin Park Academy ranks higher (65.4 vs 63.0 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 Aspin Park Academy and Meadowside Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Knaresborough and Knaresborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aspin Park Academy: 416. Meadowside Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aspin Park Academy and Meadowside Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Aspin Park Academy is 440th of 1,636 and Meadowside Academy is 478th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).