Beckwithshaw Community Primary School vs Brackenfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckwithshaw Community Primary School
Harrogate · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
68 students
Brackenfield School
Harrogate · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
127 students
| Measure | Beckwithshaw Community Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Brackenfield School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #106 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #1191 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 68 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 70.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| 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 | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckwithshawprimary.org.uk | www.brackenfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brackenfield School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 68.
- •Beckwithshaw Community Primary School is a local authority school while Brackenfield School is a independent 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 Beckwithshaw Community Primary School better than Brackenfield School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beckwithshaw Community Primary School and Brackenfield School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckwithshaw Community Primary School: 68. Brackenfield School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckwithshaw Community Primary School and Brackenfield School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckwithshaw Community Primary School is 106th of 1,636 and Brackenfield School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).