Headlands Primary School vs Joseph Rowntree School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Headlands Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
243 students
Joseph Rowntree School
York · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
| Measure | Headlands Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Joseph Rowntree School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #408 of 1,636 | #82 of 366 |
| National rank | #4368 of 15,697 | #1230 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 243 | 1,248 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 1,248 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.5 |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.headlandsprimary.org.uk | www.josephrowntree.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Headlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 65.3).
- •Joseph Rowntree School is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 243.
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 Headlands Primary School better than Joseph Rowntree School?
On the Success Index (England), Headlands Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 65.3 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 Headlands Primary School and Joseph Rowntree School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Headlands Primary School: 243. Joseph Rowntree School: 1,248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Headlands Primary School and Joseph Rowntree School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Headlands Primary School is 408th of 1,636 and Joseph Rowntree School is 82nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).