Bacon Garth Primary School vs Cottingham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacon Garth Primary School
Cottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Cottingham High School
Cottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
826 students
| Measure | Bacon Garth Primary School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cottingham High School Cottingham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #988 of 1,636 | #169 of 366 |
| National rank | #9966 of 15,697 | #2016 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 235 | 826 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 826 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 58.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Cottingham | Cottingham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bacongarth.co.uk | www.cottinghamhigh.net |
The verdict
- •Cottingham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 40.8).
- •Cottingham High School is the larger school with 826 students compared with 235.
- •Bacon Garth Primary School is a local authority school while Cottingham High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bacon Garth Primary School better than Cottingham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Cottingham High School ranks higher (49.0 vs 40.8 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 Bacon Garth Primary School and Cottingham High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cottingham and Cottingham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacon Garth Primary School: 235. Cottingham High School: 826. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacon Garth Primary School and Cottingham High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bacon Garth Primary School is 988th of 1,636 and Cottingham High School is 169th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).