Brackenfield School vs Saltergate Junior 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 Junior School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
211 students
| Measure | Brackenfield School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Saltergate Junior School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1317 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #13183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 127 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 211 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 87.9% |
| 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
- •Saltergate Junior School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 127.
- •Brackenfield School is a independent school while Saltergate Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenfield School and Saltergate Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brackenfield School is unranked and Saltergate Junior School is 1317th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).