Boroughbridge High School vs Wensleydale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boroughbridge High School
York · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
388 students
Wensleydale School
Leyburn · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
407 students
| Measure | Boroughbridge High School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wensleydale School Leyburn, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 366 | #189 of 366 |
| National rank | #2141 of 4,090 | #2211 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 388 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 50.9% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | Leyburn |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.boroughbridgehigh.com | www.wensleydaleschool.net |
The verdict
- •Boroughbridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.4 vs 45.4).
- •Wensleydale School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 388.
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 Boroughbridge High School better than Wensleydale School?
On the Success Index (England), Boroughbridge High School ranks higher (46.4 vs 45.4 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 Boroughbridge High School and Wensleydale School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between York and Leyburn in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boroughbridge High School: 388. Wensleydale School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boroughbridge High School and Wensleydale School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Boroughbridge High School is 181st of 366 and Wensleydale School is 189th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).