Harrogate High School vs King James's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrogate High School
Harrogate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
579 students
King James's School
Knaresborough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,554 students
| Measure | Harrogate High School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | King James's School Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #278 of 366 | #127 of 366 |
| National rank | #3091 of 4,090 | #1598 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 579 | 1,554 |
| Pupils on roll | 579 | 1,554 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.3% | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.8% | 68% |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Harrogate | Knaresborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.harrogatehighschool.co.uk | www.king-james.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King James's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 27.4).
- •King James's School is the larger school with 1,554 students compared with 579.
- •Harrogate High School is a academy school while King James's 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 Harrogate High School better than King James's School?
On the Success Index (England), King James's School ranks higher (57.7 vs 27.4 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 High School and King James's School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Knaresborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrogate High School: 579. King James's School: 1,554. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrogate High School and King James's School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Harrogate High School is 278th of 366 and King James's School is 127th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).