Huntington Primary Academy vs Joseph Rowntree School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 910 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntington Primary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
347 students
Joseph Rowntree School
York · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
| Measure | Huntington Primary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Joseph Rowntree School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #942 of 1,636 | #82 of 366 |
| National rank | #9612 of 15,697 | #1230 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 347 | 1,248 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 1,248 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | huntingtonprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.josephrowntree.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Joseph Rowntree School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 42.5).
- •Joseph Rowntree School is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 347.
- •Huntington Primary Academy is a academy school while Joseph Rowntree 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 Huntington Primary Academy better than Joseph Rowntree School?
On the Success Index (England), Joseph Rowntree School ranks higher (65.3 vs 42.5 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 Huntington Primary Academy and Joseph Rowntree School?
About 910 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huntington Primary Academy: 347. Joseph Rowntree School: 1,248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huntington Primary Academy and Joseph Rowntree School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Huntington Primary Academy is 942nd 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).