King James's School vs Meadowside Academy
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.
King James's School
Knaresborough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,554 students
Meadowside Academy
Knaresborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | King James's School Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Meadowside Academy Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 366 | #478 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1598 of 4,090 | #5237 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,554 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,554 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | – |
| town | Knaresborough | Knaresborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.king-james.co.uk/ | www.meadowsideacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Meadowside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 57.7).
- •King James's School is the larger school with 1,554 students compared with 206.
- •King James's School is a local authority school while Meadowside Academy is a academy 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 King James's School better than Meadowside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowside Academy ranks higher (63.0 vs 57.7 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 King James's School and Meadowside Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Knaresborough and Knaresborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King James's School: 1,554. Meadowside Academy: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King James's School and Meadowside Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King James's School is 127th of 366 and Meadowside Academy is 478th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).