St Aidan's Church of England High School vs Wickersley School and Sports College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aidan's Church of England High School
Harrogate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,966 students
Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,984 students
| Measure | St Aidan's Church of England High School Harrogate, Yorkshire and the Humber | Wickersley School and Sports College Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #20 of 366 | #72 of 366 |
| National rank | #392 of 4,090 | #990 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,966 | 1,984 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,966 | 1,984 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.4 | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.6% | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.4% | 71.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | 36.3 | 36.7 |
| town | Harrogate | Rotherham |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.staidans.co.uk | www.wickersley.net |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 70.8).
- •Wickersley School and Sports College is the larger school with 1,984 students compared with 1,966.
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 St Aidan's Church of England High School better than Wickersley School and Sports College?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Church of England High School ranks higher (86.2 vs 70.8 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 St Aidan's Church of England High School and Wickersley School and Sports College?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Harrogate and Rotherham in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aidan's Church of England High School: 1,966. Wickersley School and Sports College: 1,984. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aidan's Church of England High School and Wickersley School and Sports College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Aidan's Church of England High School is 20th of 366 and Wickersley School and Sports College is 72nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).