Deighton Gates Primary School vs Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deighton Gates Primary School
Wetherby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Harrogate · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
98 students
| Measure | Deighton Gates Primary School Wetherby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #794 of 1,636 | #1449 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8218 of 15,697 | #14206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Wetherby | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk/ | www.follifootandspofforth.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Deighton Gates Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 18.6).
- •Deighton Gates Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 42%).
- •Deighton Gates Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Deighton Gates Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 98.
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 Deighton Gates Primary School better than Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Deighton Gates Primary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 18.6 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 Deighton Gates Primary School and Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Wetherby and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deighton Gates Primary School: 203. Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deighton Gates Primary School and Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Deighton Gates Primary School is 794th of 1,636 and Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School is 1449th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).