Meadowside Academy vs Starbeck Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowside Academy
Knaresborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Starbeck Primary Academy
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Meadowside Academy Knaresborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Starbeck Primary Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #478 of 1,636 | #1551 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #5237 of 15,697 | #15046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 206 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 79.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 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.meadowsideacademy.org | www.starbeckprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Meadowside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 12.0).
- •Meadowside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 31%).
- •Meadowside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •Starbeck Primary Academy is the larger school with 234 students compared with 206.
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 Meadowside Academy better than Starbeck Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meadowside Academy ranks higher (63.0 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 Meadowside Academy and Starbeck Primary Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Knaresborough and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadowside Academy: 206. Starbeck Primary Academy: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadowside Academy and Starbeck Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Meadowside Academy is 478th 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).