Harrogate High School vs St Aidan's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 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
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Harrogate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,966 students
| Measure | Harrogate High School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Aidan's Church of England High School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #278 of 366 | #20 of 366 |
| National rank | #3091 of 4,090 | #392 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 579 | 1,966 |
| Pupils on roll | 579 | 1,966 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | 56.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.3% | 67.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.8% | 86.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.harrogatehighschool.co.uk | www.staidans.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 27.4).
- •St Aidan's Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 579.
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 St Aidan's Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Church of England High School ranks higher (86.2 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 St Aidan's Church of England High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrogate High School: 579. St Aidan's Church of England High School: 1,966. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrogate High School and St Aidan's Church of England High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Harrogate High School is 278th of 366 and St Aidan's Church of England High School is 20th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).