Harrogate High School vs Willow Tree Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
Willow Tree Community Primary School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
423 students
| Measure | Harrogate High School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willow Tree Community Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #278 of 366 | #748 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3091 of 4,090 | #7763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 579 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 579 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.harrogatehighschool.co.uk | www.willowtreeprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Willow Tree Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 27.4).
- •Harrogate High School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 423.
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 Willow Tree Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Tree Community Primary School ranks higher (51.0 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 Willow Tree Community Primary School?
About 1.2 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. Willow Tree Community Primary School: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrogate High School and Willow Tree Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Harrogate High School is 278th of 366 and Willow Tree Community Primary School is 748th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).