Brackenfield School vs Harrogate Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.6 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
Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,081 students
| Measure | Brackenfield School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Harrogate Grammar School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #17 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #365 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 127 | 2,081 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 2,081 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.9 |
| town | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brackenfieldschool.co.uk | www.harrogategrammar.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harrogate Grammar School is the larger school with 2,081 students compared with 127.
- •Brackenfield School is a independent school while Harrogate Grammar 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 Brackenfield School better than Harrogate Grammar 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 Brackenfield School and Harrogate Grammar School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackenfield School: 127. Harrogate Grammar School: 2,081. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenfield School and Harrogate Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brackenfield School is unranked and Harrogate Grammar School is 17th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).