Hornsea School and Language College vs Joseph Rowntree School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornsea School and Language College
Hornsea · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,258 students
Joseph Rowntree School
York · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
| Measure | Hornsea School and Language College Hornsea, Yorkshire and the Humber | Joseph Rowntree School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 366 | #82 of 366 |
| National rank | #2050 of 4,090 | #1230 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,258 | 1,248 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,258 | 1,248 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.5% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.3% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | 31.6 | 37.5 |
| town | Hornsea | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hslc.co.uk/ | www.josephrowntree.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Joseph Rowntree School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 48.3).
- •Hornsea School and Language College is the larger school with 1,258 students compared with 1,248.
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 Hornsea School and Language College better than Joseph Rowntree School?
On the Success Index (England), Joseph Rowntree School ranks higher (65.3 vs 48.3 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 Hornsea School and Language College and Joseph Rowntree School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Hornsea and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hornsea School and Language College: 1,258. Joseph Rowntree School: 1,248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hornsea School and Language College and Joseph Rowntree School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hornsea School and Language College is 174th of 366 and Joseph Rowntree School is 82nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).