Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 826 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 1,636 | #105 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12107 of 15,697 | #1186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 273 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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.stjosephsharrogate.org |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 30.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 45%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 191.
- •Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (86.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy?
About 826 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. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School is 1195th of 1,636 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Harrogate, A Voluntary Academy is 105th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).