Brackenfield School vs Western Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
Western Primary School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
478 students
| Measure | Brackenfield School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Western Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #312 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #3387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 127 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 478 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.westernps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Western Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 127.
- •Brackenfield School is a independent school while Western Primary 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 Western Primary 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 Western Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackenfield School: 127. Western Primary School: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenfield School and Western Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brackenfield School is unranked and Western Primary School is 312th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).