Riverside School, Tadcaster vs Tadcaster Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside School, Tadcaster
Tadcaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
361 students
Tadcaster Grammar School
Tadcaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,494 students
| Measure | Riverside School, Tadcaster Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Tadcaster Grammar School Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #495 of 1,636 | #60 of 366 |
| National rank | #5428 of 15,697 | #892 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 361 | 1,494 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 1,494 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Tadcaster | Tadcaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.rs.starmat.uk | tgs.starmat.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Tadcaster Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 62.0).
- •Tadcaster Grammar School is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 361.
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 Riverside School, Tadcaster better than Tadcaster Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Tadcaster Grammar School ranks higher (72.8 vs 62.0 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 Riverside School, Tadcaster and Tadcaster Grammar School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tadcaster and Tadcaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside School, Tadcaster: 361. Tadcaster Grammar School: 1,494. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside School, Tadcaster and Tadcaster Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Riverside School, Tadcaster is 495th of 1,636 and Tadcaster Grammar School is 60th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).