Duchy College vs Western Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 727 m 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
Western Primary School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
478 students
| Measure | Duchy College Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Western Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #323 of 366 | #312 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3690 of 4,090 | #3387 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 436 | 478 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 478 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 54.5% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| 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.westernps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Western Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 17.7).
- •Western Primary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 436.
- •Duchy College 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 Duchy College better than Western Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Western Primary School ranks higher (72.8 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 Western Primary School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duchy College: 436. Western Primary School: 478. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duchy College and Western Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Duchy College is 323rd of 366 and Western Primary School is 312th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).