Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School vs Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 992 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School
Harrogate · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
278 students
| Measure | Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 1,636 | #699 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12107 of 15,697 | #7355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 273 | 278 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 278 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.richardtaylor.ycst.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 30.5).
- •Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 45%).
- •Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 273.
- •Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School is a local authority school while Richard Taylor Church of England 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 Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School better than Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 30.5 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, Grove Road Community Primary School and Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School: 273. Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School: 278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School and Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School is 1195th of 1,636 and Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is 699th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).