Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School vs St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
278 students
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Harrogate · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
270 students
| Measure | Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #699 of 1,636 | #582 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #7355 of 15,697 | #6260 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 278 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| 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 | Harrogate | Harrogate |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.richardtaylor.ycst.co.uk | www.strobertsprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 53.0).
- •Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 62%).
- •St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
- •Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 270.
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 Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School better than St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (58.1 vs 53.0 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 Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School and St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Harrogate in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School: 278. St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School and St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is 699th of 1,636 and St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 582nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).