Goldsborough Church of England Primary School vs Hookstone Chase Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School
Knaresborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
71 students
Hookstone Chase Primary School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
289 students
| Measure | Goldsborough Church of England Primary School Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hookstone Chase Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1058 of 1,636 | #1087 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10712 of 15,697 | #11008 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 71 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | Knaresborough | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.goldsboroughprimary.co.uk/ | www.hookstonechaseprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goldsborough Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 36.2).
- •Goldsborough Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 42%).
- •Hookstone Chase Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Hookstone Chase Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 71.
- •Goldsborough Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Hookstone Chase 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 Goldsborough Church of England Primary School better than Hookstone Chase Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Goldsborough Church of England Primary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 36.2 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 Goldsborough Church of England Primary School and Hookstone Chase Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Knaresborough and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School: 71. Hookstone Chase Primary School: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goldsborough Church of England Primary School and Hookstone Chase Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School is 1058th of 1,636 and Hookstone Chase Primary School is 1087th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).