Beckwithshaw Community Primary School vs Western Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.4 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
Western Primary School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
478 students
| Measure | Beckwithshaw Community Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Western Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #106 of 1,636 | #312 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1191 of 15,697 | #3387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 68 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 478 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 13% |
| 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.westernps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beckwithshaw Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.7 vs 72.8).
- •Beckwithshaw Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 70%).
- •Beckwithshaw Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 13%).
- •Western Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 68.
- •Beckwithshaw Community Primary School is a local authority school while Western Primary 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 Beckwithshaw Community Primary School better than Western Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beckwithshaw Community Primary School ranks higher (86.7 vs 72.8 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 Beckwithshaw Community Primary School and Western Primary School?
About 3.4 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. Western Primary School: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckwithshaw Community Primary School and Western Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckwithshaw Community Primary School is 106th of 1,636 and Western Primary School is 312th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).