Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School vs Starbeck Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
Knaresborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
289 students
Starbeck Primary Academy
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Starbeck Primary Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #528 of 1,636 | #1551 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5765 of 15,697 | #15046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 289 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.1% | 79.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Knaresborough | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ksjprimaryschool.org | www.starbeckprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 12.0).
- •Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 31%).
- •Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 234.
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 Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School better than Starbeck Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 12.0 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 Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School and Starbeck Primary Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Knaresborough and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School: 289. Starbeck Primary Academy: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School and Starbeck Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is 528th of 1,636 and Starbeck Primary Academy is 1551st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).