Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School vs Moorside Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School
Harrogate · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
102 students
Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Ripon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Moorside Primary School & Nursery Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #438 of 1,636 | #1053 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4752 of 15,697 | #10667 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 102 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Ripon |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bishopmonkton.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.moorsideschools.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 37.7).
- •Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 61%).
- •Moorside Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Moorside Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 169 students compared with 102.
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 Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School better than Moorside Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 37.7 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 Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School and Moorside Primary School & Nursery?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Ripon in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School: 102. Moorside Primary School & Nursery: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School and Moorside Primary School & Nursery rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School is 438th of 1,636 and Moorside Primary School & Nursery is 1053rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).