Risedale School vs Wensleydale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Risedale School
Catterick Garrison · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
467 students
Wensleydale School
Leyburn · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
407 students
| Measure | Risedale School Catterick Garrison, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wensleydale School Leyburn, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 366 | #189 of 366 |
| National rank | #3811 of 4,090 | #2211 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 467 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 36% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 50.5% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.8 | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 5.4% | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 22.5% | 56.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.61 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Catterick Garrison | Leyburn |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.risedale.org.uk | www.wensleydaleschool.net |
The verdict
- •Wensleydale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 14.9).
- •Risedale School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 407.
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 Risedale School better than Wensleydale School?
On the Success Index (England), Wensleydale School ranks higher (45.4 vs 14.9 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 Risedale School and Wensleydale School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Catterick Garrison and Leyburn in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Risedale School: 467. Wensleydale School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Risedale School and Wensleydale School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Risedale School is 338th of 366 and Wensleydale School is 189th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).