Harrogate Grammar School vs South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrogate Grammar School
Harrogate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,081 students
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
North Ferriby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,085 students
| Measure | Harrogate Grammar School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College North Ferriby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 366 | #43 of 366 |
| National rank | #365 of 4,090 | #659 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,081 | 2,085 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,081 | 2,085 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 111.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.6 | 52.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.5% | 56% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.1% | 76.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.24 | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | 36.0 |
| town | Harrogate | North Ferriby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.harrogategrammar.co.uk/ | www.southhunsley.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harrogate Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 78.9).
- •South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 2,085 students compared with 2,081.
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 Harrogate Grammar School better than South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Harrogate Grammar School ranks higher (86.8 vs 78.9 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 Harrogate Grammar School and South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and North Ferriby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrogate Grammar School: 2,081. South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College: 2,085. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrogate Grammar School and South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Harrogate Grammar School is 17th of 366 and South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is 43rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).