Duchy College vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duchy College
Harrogate · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
436 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Duchy College Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #323 of 366 | #105 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3690 of 4,090 | #1186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 436 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 191 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 54.5% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.3 | – |
| town | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hlc.org.uk | www.stjosephsharrogate.org |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 17.7).
- •Duchy College is the larger school with 436 students compared with 191.
- •Duchy College is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy 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 Duchy College better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (86.8 vs 17.7 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 Duchy College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duchy College: 436. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duchy College and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Duchy College is 323rd of 366 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy is 105th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).