Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School vs Nidderdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
77 students
Nidderdale High School
Harrogate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
404 students
| Measure | Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Nidderdale High School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #715 of 1,636 | #209 of 366 |
| National rank | #7512 of 15,697 | #2396 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 77 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 3.9% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dacrebraithwaite.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | nidderdalehighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 41.2).
- •Nidderdale High School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 77.
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 Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School better than Nidderdale High School?
On the Success Index (England), Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School and Nidderdale High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School: 77. Nidderdale High School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School and Nidderdale High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School is 715th of 1,636 and Nidderdale High School is 209th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).