Lockwood Primary School vs Skelton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lockwood Primary School
Saltburn-by-the-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
Skelton Primary School
Saltburn-by-the-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
| Measure | Lockwood Primary School Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East | Skelton Primary School Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #184 of 811 | #562 of 811 |
| National rank | #3686 of 15,697 | #11333 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 462 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 59.2% | 60.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 2% |
| 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 | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | Saltburn-by-the-Sea |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.lockwoodprimary.org.uk | www.skeltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lockwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 34.5).
- •Lockwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 62%).
- •Lockwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 2%).
- •Skelton Primary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 155.
- •Lockwood Primary School is a local authority school while Skelton Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lockwood Primary School better than Skelton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lockwood Primary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 34.5 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 Lockwood Primary School and Skelton Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Saltburn-by-the-Sea in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lockwood Primary School: 155. Skelton Primary School: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lockwood Primary School and Skelton Primary School rank in North East?
Lockwood Primary School is 184th of 811 and Skelton Primary School is 562nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).