Huntington School vs Joseph Rowntree School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 915 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntington School
York · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,505 students
Joseph Rowntree School
York · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
| Measure | Huntington School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Joseph Rowntree School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 366 | #82 of 366 |
| National rank | #1040 of 4,090 | #1230 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,505 | 1,248 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,505 | 1,248 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | 37.5 |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.huntingtonschool.co.uk | www.josephrowntree.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Huntington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.5 vs 65.3).
- •Huntington School is the larger school with 1,505 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 Huntington School better than Joseph Rowntree School?
On the Success Index (England), Huntington School ranks higher (69.5 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 Huntington School and Joseph Rowntree School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huntington School: 1,505. Joseph Rowntree School: 1,248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huntington School and Joseph Rowntree School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Huntington School is 76th of 366 and Joseph Rowntree School is 82nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).