Brackenfield School vs Saltergate Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Saltergate Infant School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
106 students
| Measure | Brackenfield School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Saltergate Infant School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1134 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #11567 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 127 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 106 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 58.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.brackenfieldschool.co.uk | www.saltergateschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brackenfield School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 106.
- •Brackenfield School is a independent school while Saltergate Infant 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 Saltergate Infant 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 Saltergate Infant 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. Saltergate Infant School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenfield School and Saltergate Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brackenfield School is unranked and Saltergate Infant School is 1134th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).