Brackenfield School vs Duchy College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackenfield School
Harrogate · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
127 students
Duchy College
Harrogate · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
436 students
| Measure | Brackenfield School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Duchy College Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #323 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #3690 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 127 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 436 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 54.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 28.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brackenfieldschool.co.uk | www.hlc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Duchy College is the larger school with 436 students compared with 127.
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 Brackenfield School better than Duchy College?
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 Brackenfield School and Duchy College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackenfield School: 127. Duchy College: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenfield School and Duchy College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brackenfield School is unranked and Duchy College is 323rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).