Schools in Knaresborough

Knaresborough has 13 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

The highest-ranked schools in Knaresborough on Eduscope are Aspin Park Academy, Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School, King James's School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

100% of inspected schools in Knaresborough hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

Across primary schools in Knaresborough, 68% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Knaresborough is 18.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

The persistent absence rate across schools in Knaresborough is 19.0%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

There are 2,813 pupils enrolled across schools in Knaresborough, with 1,104 in primary and 1,709 in secondary. 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in Knaresborough by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.