Oatlands Community Junior School vs St John Fisher Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 877 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oatlands Community Junior School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
356 students
St John Fisher Catholic Academy
Harrogate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,250 students
| Measure | Oatlands Community Junior School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | St John Fisher Catholic Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #200 of 1,636 | #26 of 366 |
| National rank | #2335 of 15,697 | #491 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 356 | 1,250 |
| Pupils on roll | 356 | 1,250 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.oatlandsjunior.co.uk/ | sjfchs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 78.8).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 356.
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 Oatlands Community Junior School better than St John Fisher Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Academy ranks higher (83.4 vs 78.8 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 Oatlands Community Junior School and St John Fisher Catholic Academy?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oatlands Community Junior School: 356. St John Fisher Catholic Academy: 1,250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oatlands Community Junior School and St John Fisher Catholic Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Oatlands Community Junior School is 200th of 1,636 and St John Fisher Catholic Academy is 26th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).