Fountains Church of England Primary School vs Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 7.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountains Church of England Primary School
Ripon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School
Harrogate · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
53 students
| Measure | Fountains Church of England Primary School Ripon, Yorkshire and the Humber | Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #756 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #7841 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 71 | 53 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 53 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 67.6% | 63.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Ripon | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.grantleyfountains.co.uk/ | www.markington.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 50.6).
- •Fountains Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 71 students compared with 53.
- •Fountains Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School is a local authority 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 Fountains Church of England Primary School better than Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (73.2 vs 50.6 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 Fountains Church of England Primary School and Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Ripon and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fountains Church of England Primary School: 71. Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School: 53. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fountains Church of England Primary School and Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fountains Church of England Primary School is 756th of 1,636 and Markington Church of England Primary & Nursery School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).